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april 19, 2013

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5661 Eichelberger 7353 Amherst 7110 Emilie 4510 Bellewood 10405 Tiffany Village Ct 12579 Merrick 6542 Nashville Avenue 803 S Warson 822 Hawkins 6141 S Grand 13308 Buckland Hall 3423 Charleston Place 16 Francis 415 Emmanuel Ct 114 S Elm 450 E Lockwood Unit 102 422 Pine Bend Dr 437 Pine Bend Dr 1660 Timber Hollow

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St Louis St Louis St Louis St Louis St Louis St Louis St Louis St Louis St Louis St Louis City Town & Country Valley Park Valley Park Valley Park Webster Groves Webster Groves Wildwood Wildwood Wildwood

8225 Mackenzie Affton 1-3 $138,500 8208 Mackenzie Road Affton 1-3 $184,500 15919 Forest Valley Ballwin 1-3 $345,000 2 Redsand Ct Ballwin 1-3 $219,900 2016 St Claire Brentwood 1-3 $318,000 9016 Bridgeport Brentwood 1-3 $190,000 3 Conway Springs Chesterfield 1-3 $460,000 2404 Baxton Way Chesterfield 1-3 $269,900 675 Stonebrook Ct Chesterfield 1-3 $425,000 16944 Riverdale Chesterfield 1-3 $1,049,000 1247 Creve Coeur Crossing Unit I Chesterfield 1-3 $82,500 16655 Anna's Way Ct Chesterfield 1-3 $849,900 8021 Seminole Drive Clayton 12:30-2 $669,000 514 Coeur De Royale (#105) Creve Coeur 1-3 $119,900 777 Southern Hills Eureka 1-3 $524,900 40 Apostle Fenton 1-3 $165,000 724 Creekbriar Ln Kirkwood 1-3 $449,000 39 Kassebaum, #107, 63129 Mehlville 1-3 $124,900 4274 Henley Oakville 1-3 $149,999 621 Lone Oak Rock Hill 1-3 $169,900 SURROUNDING COUNTIES Arnold 5526 Sutherland Avenue South St Louis City 1-3 $148,500 2562 Starling Airport Rd Dardenne Prairie 5506 Duchesne Parque Dr St Louis 1-3 $125,000 2029 Dardenne Valley Festus 5526 Sutherland St Louis 1-3 $146,500 1019 N Mill Dr

12-2 $169,900 2-4 $462,000 12-2 $184,900 1-3 $134,900 1-3 $150,000 1-3 $167,900 1-3 $119,900 1-3 $1,050,000 1-3 $139,900 1-3 $194,900 1-3 $1,599,000 1-3 $168,500 1-3 $220,000 3- 4:30 $324,900 1-3 $359,000 12-2 $245,000 1-3 $725,000 1-3 $584,900 1-3 $274,900

1-3 1-3 1-3

$130,000 $254,900 $229,900

107 Reiters Ridge 6208 Carolyn Sue Dr 3526 Cedar Glade 6100 Courtney Way 2664 Breakwater 126 Harvest Grove 5467 Lakewood Terrace 5224 Darkmoor 2733 Highway T 157 Countryshire 916 Northridge 259 Sunset Villa 549 Prentice Dr 488 Boardwalk Springs Place 1417 Apple Valley Dr 508 Heron Ct 3805 Lexington Dr 345 Royal Bluff 355 Balmoral Castle Drive 417 Ramblewood Way 1437 Prospect Lakes 802 Liberty Creek 1847 Queen Anne Ct 90 Bristol Crest 428 Parkview Manor Lane

Foristell 1-3 $699,900 High Ridge 1-4 $199,900 Hillsboro 1-3 $199,900 Imperial 1-3 $394,000 Imperial 1-3 $269,900 Imperial 1-3 $324,900 Imperial 1-3 $132,500 Imperial 1-3 $154,900 Labadie 1-3 $590,000 Lake St Louis 1-3 $299,000 Marthasville 1-3 $159,900 O'Fallon 1-3 $270,000 O'Fallon 1-3 $172,000 O'Fallon 1-3 $186,375 O'Fallon 1-3 $159,900 St Albans 1-4 $3,975,000 St Charles 1:30-3:30 $129,900 Troy 2-4 $200,000 Wentzville 1-3 $230,000 Wentzville 1-3 $125,900 Wentzville 1-3 $229,000 Wentzville 1-3 $215,000 Wentzville 1-3 $314,900 Wentzville 1-3 $224,900 Wentzville 1-3 $415,900

508 HERON COURT ST ALBANS ‐ $3,975,000

10490 LADUE ROAD CREVE COEUR ‐ $2,300,000

33 CHAPEL HILL ESTATES TOWN & COUNTRY ‐ $1,965,000

803 S WARSON ROAD ST LOUIS ‐ $1,050,000

24 FREDERICK LANE GLENDALE ‐ $899,900

1310 FAWNVALLEY DRIVE DES PERES ‐ $739,000

404 YORKSHIRE PLACE WEBSTER GROVES ‐ $659,000

6100 COURTNEY WAY IMPERIAL ‐ $394,000

NEW LISTINGS

10490 Ladue Rd Creve Coeur $2,300,000 24 Frederick Ln Glendale $899,900 1310 Fawnvalley Dr Des Peres $739,000 8021 Seminole Dr Clayton $669,000 404 Yorkshire Webster Groves $659,000 3 Conway Springs Chesterfield $460,000 415 Emmanuel Ct Valley Park $324,900 527 Echo Hill Ct Ballwin $250,000 12795 Highstone Dr Parkway North $239,000 232 Worthing Dr Webster Groves $237,000 2309 Winegarden Ct Wildwood $220,000 810 Weathervane Ct Ballwin $189,900 420 Parkview Place Dr Ellisville $144,500 450 E. Lockwood Ave #102 Webster Groves $240,000 16559 Victoria Crossing Dr #L Wildwood $94,900 1247 Creve Coeur Crossing Ln #I Chesterfield $82,500

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35 Huntleigh Woods 10490 Ladue Rd 6 Countryside Lane 33 Chapel Hill Est 2 Oak Bend Dr

Huntleigh Creve Coeur Frontenac Town & Country Ladue

Bob Bax Manager, Ladue/Frontenac 314-997-7600

$2,375,000 $2,300,000 $2,100,000 $1,965,000 $1,090,000

803 S Warson Rd Ladue $1,050,000 7344 Balson University City $259,900 8025 Maryland Ave #6H Clayton Rock Hill $259,900 4901 Washington Blvd #2A Central West End 8 Geyer Wood Frontenac $899,900 901 Fairdale Ave University City $250,000 6246 Northwood Ave #2E 24 Frederick Ln Glendale $899,900 7534 Delmar Boulevard St Louis City Ballwin $250,000 2408 Broadmont Dr 39 Countryside Ln Frontenac $875,000 527 Echo Hill Ct Chesterfield St Louis City $239,000 4121 Westminster Place 5211 Westminster Pl Central West End $842,900 3004 Indiana Ave St Louis Parkway North $239,000 4100 Laclede Ave #102 1310 Fawnvalley Dr Des Peres $739,000 12795 Highstone Dr St Louis 232 Worthing Dr Webster Groves $237,000 900 Greenwich Green Ln Town & Country $735,000 4111 West Pine #11 St Louis City $235,000 404 Yorkshire Webster Groves $659,000 11171 Queensway Dr Uninc St Louis County Ballwin Olivette $229,000 1864 Ridgeview Circle Drive 17702 Gardenview Place Ct Wildwood $613,000 9 Branford Dr St Louis Wildwood $220,000 3815 McCausland Ave #17 1 Dunleith Dr Ladue $609,000 2309 Winegarden Ct Central West End St Louis $214,900 230 N Boyle Unit #3N 8136 Stanford Ave University City $595,000 4161 Castleman Ave Mehlville Ballwin $189,900 10405 Tiffany Village Court 17892 Suzanne Ridge Dr Wildwood $524,900 810 Weathervane Ct Clayton St Louis City $175,000 7521 Buckingham 3E 17758 Vintage Oak Dr Wildwood $425,000 5705 Mardel Ave Chesterfield St Louis City $159,000 16286 Lea Oak Ct 22 Clayton Downs Frontenac $415,000 1133 Bellerive Lafayette Square University City $145,500 2310 Rutger Unit #E 1816 Firethorn Dr Des Peres $359,900 1331 Waldron Ave Ellisville $144,500 5576 Waterman #2N St Louis City 12543 New Woodland Ct St Louis $345,000 420 Parkview Place Dr 6536 Odell St Clifton Heights $139,900 9011 N Swan Circle Brentwood 278 Cherry Hills Meadows Dr Wildwood $325,000 3504 Cambridge Ave Maplewood $139,000 2020 Washington Ave #701 St Louis City 1006 Surrey Hills Dr Richmond Hts $312,000 5669 Marquette Ave St Louis City $124,900 16559 Victoria Crossing Dr #L Wildwood 7525 Stanford Ave University City $279,000 1074 Groby Rd University City $114,000 5696 Kingsbury #103 St Louis City 607 Meadow Oaks Dr St. Clair $275,000 C ONDOS , V ILLAS , A TTACHED H OMES 9158 Villaridge Ct St Louis 3454 Pestalozzi St Louis $274,900 St Louis City $1,019,000 1247 Creve Coeur Crossing Ln #I Chesterfield 7422 Gannon Ave University City $269,900 4545 Lindell Blvd #27 Creve Coeur St Louis City $769,000 942 Guelbreth Ln #111 1220 Boland Pl Richmond Heights $269,000 4545 Lindell Blvd #34

Pat Malloy Manager, Chesterfield 636-537-0300

$515,000 $335,000 $289,900 $249,900 $229,900 $229,900 $212,000 $205,000 $194,900 $172,400 $150,000 $148,500 $145,000 $135,000 $129,900 $124,900 $98,500 $94,900 $89,900 $84,900 $82,500 $69,900

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CONTENTS EDITOR’S NOTE AS YOU’LL FIND WITHIN THIS WEEK’S PAGES, WE ARE CELEBRATING Mother’s Day early. Our Mother-Child Look Alike contest was bigger than ever this year, generating heavy traffic on LN’s Facebook page with submissions from readers of every age. Turn to p. 28 to see this year’s winners.

In another special feature, we asked some familiar St. Louisans about their moms—and why they love them. We all love our moms, but have you really thought about why? I recently asked myself that question. Let me tell you, coming up with an answer to fit this space was not easy.

When we see expressions of love, they are often represented by a heart.

Simply put, my mom is my heart. And not surprisingly, she is the heart of our family. She puts family first, and she never wavers from that commitment.

For me and my siblings, we can’t ask for a better representation of love.

What’s your answer?

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MOTHER’S DAY LOOK-ALIKE We asked for submissions of moms with doppelganger daughters and spitting-image sons, and LN readers did not disappoint.

After careful consideration, we’ve selected St. Louis’ best Mother’s Day Look-Alikes.

LN LANDSCAPE Danaus plexippus—the Monarch—is probably our best-known butterfly because of the distinctive orange and black wing patterns on the adults.

But recent reports show this beloved migrator is facing a serious population decline.

PERSONS OF INTEREST: ERIC RHONE Eric Rhone didn’t start out to be in the ‘funny’ business. Growing up in Normandy and Pine Lawn as the son of a bus driver and city school district employee, he probably did not see himself running an entertainment company, making multi-million-dollar decisions and living in a palatial home in Frontenac. It all started when he met Cedric Kyles, a Berkeley H.S. grad and comedian wanna-be, in their freshman year at Southeast Missouri State University.

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ON THE COVER: DESCO Group’s extensive renovation of Colonial Marketplace, longtime home of LN, is set to be completed by June, with new restaurant and boutique tenants opening through July. For leasing information, call Mike Anthon at 994-4444 or visit descogroup.com. THE STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 21.

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Contr ibu tor s What are some of the most memorable moments of your career so far?

Diane Anderson “I had the opportunity to photograph Barack Obama when he was running for president. There was so much excitement in the air!” Anderson says. “It is also always uplifting to shoot events where children are involved, especially children who are very ill. I see their tremendous amount of courageand how they are truly grateful for every breath they take.”

Paul Brown “I remember the frantic hours at Cliff Cave after six young people on a field trip drowned and a seventh was rescued during the Great Flood of ’93. Six years later, I thought we had found the missing axle from the 1904 World’s Fair Ferris Wheel, but all we did was keep a mystery alive.”

Brown is a lifelong journalist. His Paul Brown Media specializes in public and media relations.

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She says she will never forget meeting Michael Gorbachev. “I was only a 27-year-old journalist, Twitterme as an equal, Retweet and he treated ” she recalls.

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More New Listings 7421 Amherst (University City). Even though this listing has been extensively renovated throughout, it still maintains its architectural integrity with leaded glass windows, rich millwork, and graceful arched doorways. Stunning, updated kitchen and baths; nice glassed in porch addition; and rooms that really connect through the removal of walls are some of the changes that have been made to this three-bedroom home in University Terrace. $319,000.

200 S. Brentwood Boulevard, 9D (Clayton). Great space for spreading out is one of the benefits of this renovated, carefree condo that offers three bedrooms and three baths. And the perks are terrific, too, with views of the city, roof top pool, 24-hour doorman, and exercise room not to mention the convenience of wonderful restaurants located nearby. $395,000.

2424 Mari Kay Court (Brentwood). An adorable cul-de-sac ranch with open floor plan and wonderful updates! Kitchen, accented with granite and stainless steel, includes a huge island complete with seating. Beautiful hardwood floors and plantation shutters add to the charm exuded by this three-bedroom listing while large deck and lower level expand space for entertaining. $209,000.

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850 Elmtree Lane (Kirkwood). A bay of windows in the great room/dining room of this delightful brick ranch overlooks a beautiful lot ready to pop with spring blooms. Three-car garage and lower level family room with screened porch adds to the value of this three-bedroom listing located on with a quiet cul-de-sac just a short stroll to nearby park. $314,900.

OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3.

9413 Daisy Lane (Affton). This two-bedroom, one-bath listing could not be more adorable!

It has great curb appeal, lots of charm, and a wonderful screened-in porch for enjoying summertime breezes. Nice home for first-time buyer. $110,000.

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865 Whispering Meadows Drive (Ballwin). See this executive-style home in a premier culde-sac location and your search will be over! Tastefully updated and immaculate in its presentation, it features a balcony overlooking a light, bright great room and two-story entry.

Beautiful kitchen with custom finishes; master suite retreat with luxury bath and two walk-in closets; and professionally finished lower level with family room and full-sized wet bar await to impress. Also deck, patio and oversized two-car garage! $439,900. OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3.

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Sunday Open Houses ● 1-3 ▲ 2-4 More Residential Properties

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1. 8062 South Drive ● Richmond Heights

$1,200,000

2. 18 Washington Terrace ● CWE

$1,495,000

NEW LISTING! A compelling street presence in picturesque Hampton Park introduces this handsome English Tudor residence with elegant formal spaces intermingled with Old World detail. Terrazzo floors, wrought iron banisters, intricate plaster moldings, and period millwork evoke a nostalgic quality combined with sophisticated updates in the kitchen and baths. OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 4.

NEW LISTING! This stately Tudor manse is on the market for the first time in over twenty years! Carefully restored and renovated, it provides the duality of an historic structure with modern lifestyle amenities that include a mammoth family room adjoining a living room surrounded by windows, and master suite with gas fireplace and dressing room. Third floor ballroom, heated PebbleTech pool, and carriage house with apartment further enhance this extraordinary listing.

3. 415 Luther Court ● Kirkwood

$499,000

NEW LISTING! A hidden treasure, on a quiet cul-de-sac, presides in one of the area’s finest neighborhood. Cape Cod design oozes charm and presents lovely architectural details inside and out with interesting angles, nooks and crannies, and classic millwork.

Generous sized family room opens to a beautiful patio and pretty yard. Irresistible! OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 4.

4. 9772 Old Warson Road ● Ladue

$1,299,000

NEW LISTING! Appealing, four-year-old, custom-built Rehnquist home includes a great floor plan with archways, extensive millwork and neutral décor with special focus on the kitchen/hearth room area. Other spaces include a large, first floor master suite and three additional bedrooms, each with their own bathroom. Fully fenced yard includes a patio and plenty of room for a swimming pool.

5. 11053 Chateau Chura ● Sunset Hills

$465,000

6. 7380 Stratford ● University City

$389,900

NEW LISTING! This unique home sits in a serene, private setting with bubbling creek, waterfall fountain, lovely pool, and surrounding wooded bluffs. Meticulously maintained and updated, it has a large master suite that opens to an inviting deck; large, vaulted great room anchored by a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace; updated, well planned kitchen; and generous loft for additional sleeping options.

NEW LISTING! Updated, four-bedroom listing exudes lots of charm, is in a desirable location within walking distance of Clayton and the Loop, is very well-maintained, and includes a fully renovated kitchen. Professionally designed butterfly garden in fenced backyard!

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1751 N. Woodlawn Avenue (Ladue). $4,700,000 1 Fordyce Lane (Ladue). $2,700,000 2 Bellerive Country Club Grounds (T & C). $2,695,000 1300 Log Cabin Lane (Ladue). $2,495,000 17 Dromara Road (Ladue). $2,195,000 28 Somerset Downs (Ladue). $1,699,000 5 Kings Pond Road(Glendale). $1,499,900 3 Lakeside Green (Ladue). $1,335,000 $1,195,000 52 Westmoreland Place (St. Louis).

1924 Muir Woods (Town & Country). $1,295,000 9821 Log Cabin Court (Ladue). $1,249,000 1 Ellsworth Lane (Ladue). $1,095,000 2326 Clifton Forge (Town & Country). $895,000 807 Glenridge Avenue (Clayton). $849,900 1645 Trotting Trail (Chesterfield). $829,000 7710 West Biltmore Drive (Clayton). $749,900 38 Beacon Hill (Creve Coeur). $749,900 328 Doulton Place (Town & Country). $749,000 750 Havenwood Circle Dr.(Warson Wds.) $749,000 7106 Westmoreland (University City). $729,900 $710,000 2016 North Geyer (Frontenac).

7902 Teasdale (University City). $699,000 1272 Glen Eagle (St. Albans). $699,000 9 Granada Way (Ladue). $699,000 10 Wickersham Lane (Ladue). $655,000 7 Glenhaven (Glendale) . $575,000 12411 Cedarmoor (Town & Country). $564,900 556 Stratford (University City). $535,000 1420 Highland Valley Circle (IWildwood). $509,000 7270 Maryland Avenue (University City). $485,000 1106 S. Spoede Road (Frontenac). $450,000 7705 Gannon Place (University City). ● $419,000 6115 Westminster Place (St. Louis). $374,900 $359,000 7667 Carswold Drive (Clayton). ● 7058 Waterman Avenue (University City). $359,000 9423 Sonora Avenue (Brentwood). $349,900 8041 Teasdale Avenue (University City). $349,900 $348,000 4255 McPherson (St. Louis). ● 68 Berry Oaks (Glendale). $329,900 10122 Conway Road (Ladue). $315,000 111 Red Baron (Lake St. Louis). $279,900

937 Hawbrook (Glendale). $249,000 1691 Prestonpark (St. Louis County). $224,900 $199,000 5751 Milentz (St. Louis). ● 6200 Potomac (St. Louis). $189,900 $189,000 437 Harvest Hill Ct. (Ballwin). ▲ 503 Wyncrest Drive (Ballwin). $184,900 $179,500 6218 Hancock Avenue (St. Louis).

7442 Williams Ave. (IRichmond Hgts.). $173,500 5616 Neosho Street (St. Louis). $169,900 963 Box Elder (Kirkwood). $169,900 5376 Odell (St. Louis). $169,900 5081 Rhodes Avenue (St. Louis). $163,000 5178 Goethe (St. Louis). $139,900 1106 S. Laclede Sta. Rd. (Shrewsbury).● $139,500 2924 Clearview (Bel Nor). $135,000 9405 Evandale (Affton). $131,500

Condos, Villas, Town Homes 8025 Maryland Avenue, 16C (Clayton). $2,450,000 150 Carondelet Plaza, 1803 (Clayton). $1,895,000 309 N. Bemiston (Clayton). $999,000 2252 Croydon Walk (Crystal Lake Park). $599,900 129 E. Clinton, 2B (Kirkwood). $544,900 750 S. Hanley Road, #290 (Clayton). $415,000 14744 Whitebrook Dr. (Chesterfield). $365,000 7556 Wydown Boulevard, 2E (Clayton). $359,000 14314 Valley Meadow Ct., E (Chesterfield). $269,900 $199,000 5244 Waterman, #F (St. Louis).

7244 Forsyth, 2W (University City). $185,000 377 North Taylor 1N (St. Louis). $169,000 590 Sarah, #302 (Creve Coeur). $149,900 1635 Washington, #809 (St. Louis). $145,000 1902 Meadowtree Lane, #5 (Kirkwood). $145,000 9062 West Swan Circle (Brentwood). $128,900 1715 Canary Cove (Brentwood). $127,500 1509 Hedgeford Drive, #5 (Chesterfield). $124,900 123 W. Woodbine, #I (Kirkwood). $88,900

Lots and Acreage 13 Chipper Road (Frontenac).

11411 Conway Road (Westwood).

45 Trent Drive (Ladue).

$549,900 $599,000 $1,095,000

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Radio Arts Foundation

RIBBONCUTTING CEREMONY

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BY DIANE ANDERSON

ITH THE FLIP OF A switch, classical music gloriously returned to the St. Louis airwaves. The Radio Arts Foundation’s new station, ‘RAF-STL,’ was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Centene Plaza in Clayton. Presiding over the festivities were station GM Jim Connett and RAF-STL board chair Bill Rusnack. St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay, Clayton Mayor Linda Goldstein and an enthusiastic group of civic, business and philanthropic leaders from throughout the St. Louis area were in attendance.

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Mary Pillsbury-Wainwright, Babette Meiners

Donna Wilkinson, Noemi Neidorff, Bill Rusnack

Deanne Lane, Michael Neidorff

Keith Williamson, Julie Schuster, Lisa and Jay Nouss

DIANE’S SCOOP Mary Pillsbury-Wainwright, is so excited about RAF-STL that she has already pledged to underwrite for Christmas, Dec. 24-25, midnight to midnight....

Our town’s Dr. Mabel Purkerson just got back from a whirlwind trip to Burma along the Chindwin River, while Lisa and Jay Nouss just returned from their 30th anniversary trip to the Galápagos Islands! Jay told me the only way they got him to go snorkeling with his wife was to tell him the white-tipped sharks he would be swimming with were vegetarians!...

Jennifer Stoffel, director of external affairs for Saint Louis Art Museum, is working hard on getting the Museum’s new addition open to the public. “It’s going to blow the socks off of everyone—even if you are not a fan of art!” she says...The Nine Network’s Patrick Murphy is once again in training: He is going to bike the Katy Trail from Clinton to Hermann in four days, telling me he wants to challenge himself to see if he can make the journey again!

Trish Muyco-Tobin, Jim Connett, Justin Nangle

Ken Kranzberg, Lisa Melandri

Dr. Robert Packman, Dr. Mabel Purkerson, Pris McDonnell, Cindy Prost

Erin Tully, Sally Bliss

Donald Suggs, Erica Ebsworth-Goold, Adam Crane, Fred Bronstein

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Mayor Linda Goldstein, Mayor Francis Slay

Patrick Murphy, Diane Kline, Jim Doyle

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American Diabetes Association

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BY LYUBOV STRAUSS

HE PEABODY OPERA HOUSE SET the stage for the ‘A Night at Macau’ gala to benefit the American Diabetes Association. It was an evening of glamour with an upscale casino, fine dining, auctions and unique entertainment. The organization’s executive director, Robyn Pilliod, welcomed guests, while Dr. Robert and Brenda Hagan served as gala chairs.

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Dr. Robert and Brenda Hagan

Ed Throop, Robyn Pilliod, Rocky Sickmann

Robyn and Scott Meyer, Carol and Dr. Kevin Blinder

Mary and Joseph Stieven

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21 Upper Ladue, Ladue Offered at $3,600,000.

42 Glen Eagles Drive, Ladue Offered at $2,495,000.

12128 Gravois Road, Sunset Hills Offered at $1,499,900.

340 Hamsphire Hill Lane, Town & Country Offered at $1,295,000.

8149 Pershing Avenue, Clayton Offered at $1,325,000.

2 Litzsinger Lane, Ladue New Listing. Offered at $1,035,000.

48 Picardy Lane, Ladue New Listing. Offered at $1,265,000.

440 Belleview Avenue, Webster Groves New Listing. $725,000. Open 4/21, 1-3 PM

51 Frontenac Estates, Frontenac New Price. $638,000. Open 4/21, 12-2 PM

43 Kingsbury Place, CWE New Listing. Offered at $625,000.

527 North and South, University City Offered at $629,900.

1 Conway Lane, Ladue New Listing. $979,000. Open 4/21, 1-3 PM

9120 Fox Estates Drive, Sunset Hills Offered at $449,000. Open 4/21, 1-3 PM

6 Whitegate Lane, Ladue New Listing. Offered at $549,900.

7298 Westmoreland Drive, University City New Listing. $779,900. Open 4/21, 1-3 PM

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Open House Extravaganza Open Sunday, April 21st 8 LONG MEADOWS LANE, Town & Country. $2,220,000. 1-4 PM

3 Devondale Lane, Frontenac Offered at $549,000.

680 Henry Avenue, Ballwin New Listing. $449,000. Open 4/21, 1-3 PM

750 South Hanley Road, #350, Clayton Offered at $429,000.

THE CRESCENT, #500, Clayton. $1,299,900.

1-4 PM

440 BELLEVIEW, Webster Groves. $725,000.

1-3 PM

51 FRONTENAC ESTATES DR., Frontenac. $638,000. 12-2 PM 9120 FOX ESTATES DRIVE, Sunset Hills. $449,000. 1-3 PM 867 MCCAULEY COURT, St. Charles. $389,000.

548 Forby Estates Drive, Eureka Offered at $339,000.

NEW LISTINGS

109 Sterling Crossing, Dardenne Prairie Offered at $329,900.

22 WESTMORELAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,650,000

109 STERLING CROSSING, Dardenne Prairie.

$329,900

9 GLENCAIRN, Ladue.

$1,650,000

57 WAVERTON DRIVE, Ladue.

$319,000

16 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,595,000

7715 CORNELL AVENUE, University City.

$299,900

large patio. Updated home with master suite with fireplace.

12128 GRAVOIS ROAD, Sunset Hills.

$1,499,900

9403 TILLES DRIVE, Brentwood.

$294,500

Kitchen and family room are one open space.

7352 WESTMORLAND, University City.

$1,495,000

7275 STANFORD AVENUE, University City.

$277,000 $238,900

50 PORTLAND DRIVE, Frontenac.

$1,399,000

1131 PATSY LANE, O’Fallon.

1 CONWAY LANE, Ladue. 4BR home with curved flagstone

729 HIGHWAY H, Troy.

$1,395,000

711 EAST SWON AVENUE, Webster Groves.

$232,500

walkway and front veranda. Main floor master, light-filled living

958 TIRRILL FARMS ROAD, Ladue.

$1,395,000

1156 HOLLYBERRY DRIVE, Ballwin.

$209,000

8149 PERSHING AVENUE, Clayton.

$1,325,000

5645 REBER PLACE, St. Louis.

$189,900

THE CRESCENT, #500, Clayton.

$1,299,900

813 ASPEN CIRCLE, Innsbrook.

$189,000

Open 4/21, 1-3 PM

room and chef’s kitchen. $979,000.

7298 WESTMORELAND DRIVE, University City. Must see this

340 HAMPSHIRE HILL LANE, Town & Country.

$1,295,000

5964 COLUMBIA AVENUE, St. Louis.

$185,000

wonderful 4BR/3.5BA “like new” home. New erkitchen, newer

48 PICARDY LANE, Ladue.

$1,265,000

$180,000

family room and newer master suite, $779,900. Open 4/21, 1-3 PM

6352 ALEXANDER DRIVE, Clayton.

7211 DALE AVENUE, Richmond Heights.

$1,225,000

1324 EAGLEWINDS COURT, Chesterfield.

$167,000

$1,149,000

2803 MISSOURI AVENUE, St. Louis.

118 LAKE FOREST, Richmond Heights.

$1,095,000

1341 HIGHLAND TERRACE, Richmond Heights.

$129,900

2652 BRUNO AVENUE, Overland.

$124,000

43 KINGSBURY PLACE, CWE. Charming home on premier street. Gracious center hall entry. 5 bedrooms in this light-filled home. Pool and 3-car garage.

$625,000

RESIDENTIAL HOMES

CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES

7 CONWAY LANE, Ladue. Charming 4BR/4BA, 1.5-story with

6127 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.

$999,999

pool and spa on great Ladue Lane within walking distance to all

11 BALCON ESTATES, Creve Coeur.

$989,000

Open 4/21, 1-3 PM

the schools. $595,000.

124 WORTHINGTON OAKS DRIVE, Creve Coeur. $975,000 20 GEORGIAN ACRES, Frontenac.

$939,900

6 WHITEGATE LANE, Ladue. Charming brick walkways and

10588 FRONTENAC WOODS LANE, Frontenac.

$899,000

courtyard. Exceptional natural light provides beautiful views

17 FAIR OAKS, Ladue.

$899,000

of the gorgeous lot! Master suite and 2-car garage. $549,900

12 ABERDEEN PLACE, St. Louis.

$799,900

9 BLACK CREEK LANE, Ladue.

$765,000

680 HENRY AVENUE, Ballwin. Spectacular 3BR/2BA home

16 BROADVIEW FARM, Creve Coeur.

$739,000

on a large level lot. Updated kitchen and baths. Custom

440 BELLEVIEW, Webster Groves.

$725,000

200 HIBLER OAKS, Creve Coeur.

$699,000

51 FRONTENAC ESTATES DRIVE, Frontenac.

$638,000

1214 LYNCHESTER LANE, Kirkwood. Charming Kirkwood 3

13597 ROYAL GLEN DRIVE, Town & Country.

$650,000

BR/2BA home in terrific, centrally located neighborhood, close

1119 NORTH DRIVE, Warson Woods.

$559,000

to shops and restaurants.

3 DEVONDALE LANE, Frontenac.

$549,000

Open 4/21, 1-3 PM

detached three-car garage. $449,000.

$215,000

LuxuryCollection

23 BRIGHTON WAY, #100, Clayton.

$635,000

527 NORTH AND SOUTH, University City.

$629,900

13043 PEMBROOKE VALLEY, Town & Country.

$625,000

13035 PEMBROOKE VALLEY, Town & Country.

$565,000

750 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, #350, Clayton.

$429,000

816 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, #11A, Clayton.

$325,000

7564 WYDOWN BLVD., UNIT 2A, Clayton.

$299,000

7 COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE, Glendale.

$297,000

1175 MILL CROSSING, #202, Creve Coeur.

$295,400

7564 WYDOWN BLVD., UNIT 1A, Clayton.

$289,000

1050 NORTH SPOEDE LANE, Creve Coeur.

$288,900

6308 S. ROSEBURY, #1E, Clayton.

$185,000

710 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, #7B, Clayton.

$150,000

1726 REDBIRD COVE, Brentwood.

$129,900

816 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, #1C, Clayton.

$129,500 $125,000

2158 EAST DRIVE, Crystal Lake Park.

$487,500

161 MEADOWS OF WILDWOOD, Wildwood.

$465,900

1506 SWALLOW DRIVE, Brentwood.

517 MASON AVENUE, Webster Groves.

$449,900

5696 KINGSBURY AVENUE, #106, CWE.

9120 FOX ESTATES DRIVE, Sunset Hills.

$449,000

1-3 PM

7564 Wydown Boulevard, #2A, Clayton Offered at $299,000.

7564 Wydown Boulevard, #1A, Clayton Offered at $289,000.

7 Country Club Terrace, Glendale Offered at $297,000.

$88,000

LOTS/ACREAGE

21 UPPER LADUE, Ladue.

$3,600,000

867 MCCAULEY COURT, St. Charles.

$389,000

42 GLEN EAGLES DRIVE, Ladue.

$2,495,000

249 WEST MANOR DRIVE, Chesterfield.

$375,000

6 VISTA BROOK LANE, Ladue.

$2,295,000

1435 BALD EAGLE ROAD, Wildwood.

$370,000

100 WINDRUSH FARM, Cook Station.

8 LONG MEADOWS LANE, Town & Country.

$2,220,000

2580 VIOLA GILL LANE, Wildwood.

$349,900

1000 WEIDMAN ROAD, Town & Country.

XXXXX ORVILLE ROAD, Wildwood.

$1,850,000

548 FORBY ESTATES DRIVE, Eureka.

$339,000

512 PHEASANT RUN CIRCLE, Saint Albans.

$750,000

1004 WEIDMAN ROAD, Town & Country.

$1,795,000

25 TEALWOOD, Creve Coeur.

$335,000

1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

$595,000

1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

$1,700,000

13675 EVERGREEN GLEN DRIVE, South County. $332,800

9685 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

$580,000

33 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,675,000

9137 MORITZ AVENUE, Brentwood.

548 NORTH MOSELY ROAD, Creve Coeur.

$174,900

$330,000

1-3 PM

2803 MISSOURI AVENUE, St. Louis. $167,000.

57 Waverton Drive, Ladue Offered at $319,000.

2 LITZSINGER LANE, Ladue. Situated on a level lot with $1,035,000

1-3 PM

9137 MORITZ AVENUE, Brentwood. $330,000.

$4,889,000 $795,000

7275 Stanford Avenue, University City Offered at $277,000.

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Tricia Kolbrener

Listing agent 314.504.5564

Megan Holekamp

Listing agent 314.703.1415

CLayTon I $569,000 30 Brighton Way, Unit 1n 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths

BaLLWIn I $449,000 650 Henry avenue 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

Luxury condominium located at one of Clayton’s most desirable locations. This boutique-style condo was thoughtfully designed with soft, warm colors and tasteful finishes throughout. Some of the signature features include maple floors, tall ceilings, designer ceiling fans and wall sconces. The fabulous kitchen includes: center island, granite countertops, top-of-the-line appliances and access to the lovely back deck. The master bedroom suite walks out the the back deck and offers a walk-in closet and private master bath with marble throughout. The large laundry room has a washer/dryer and extra shelving space. Two-car garage parking.

Spectacular sprawling ranch with three bedrooms and two full baths. Updated kitchen with custom cabinets, granite countertops, center island and hearth room. Large master suite with custom closet, gas fireplace, updated bath with custom cabinetry, and jacuzzi tub. Car lovers will enjoy the three-car detached garage. Large level private fenced yard with wondeful covered deck. Parkway Schools!

Laura Donovan

Listing agent 314.983.2181

Kathleen Lovett

Listing agent 314.983.2200

Open Sunday 4/21, 1-3 PM.

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CHESTERFIELD | $1,149,000 1324 Eaglewinds Court 5 Bedrooms, 6 Baths, 6,034 Square Feet

outstanding location and neighborhood. This center hall colonial has a large family room addition with terraces on two sides in addition to the screened porch off of the living room. The sunny and open eat-in kitchen is centered around a large island with breakfast bar and updated appliances. on the second floor there are 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths with a large master suite including a large master closet. The lower level offers a full bath, additional family room and large cedar closet. The home is situated on a very private lot on a Briarcliff cul-de-sac.

Beautifully appointed, this custom expanded 1.5-story home is in pristine condition. The gracious entry foyer pulls you into an inviting, yet elegant, interactive floor plan that includes: custom mantle and built-ins in the 2-story great room, main floor master suite complete with sitting room and updated luxury bath, four fireplaces, custom molding everywhere, ample room sizes on each level and a spacious office/den off the foyer. The kitchen offers Subzero fridge/ freezer, brand new stainless Kitchenaid appliances and a butlers pantry. outside you will find custom landscaping, a concrete circular drive in front, and a side-entry four-car garage.

If you, or someone you know, would like the professional representation of the Kolbrener/ Holekamp team, call us. We would love to help!

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CLAYTON | $1,225,000 | NEW PRICE 6352 Alexander Drive 6 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths Cindy Woolsey 314.983.2179

CREVE COEUR | $989,000 11 Balcon Estates 5 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths Heidi Long 314.983.2143

CLAYTON | $1,299,900 The Crescent, Unit 500 3 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths Jody Fancher 314.780.5700

LADUE | $1,265,000 48 Picardy Lane 4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths Sandy Coburn 314.495.0295 Christy Thompson 314.974.6140

Open Sunday, April 21st, 1-4 PM

CWE | $1,100,000 10 Washington Terrace 8 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths Jim Human 314.795.9839 Kevin Hurley 314.560.4977

CWE | $999,999 6127 Lindell Boulevard 6 Bedrooms | 4 Full and 2 Half Baths Jim Human 314.795.9839 Kevin Hurley 314.560.4977

FRONTENAC | $939,900 20 Georgian Acres 5 Bedrooms | 4 Full and 2 Half Baths Peggy Dozier 314.983.2206

WEBSTER GROVES | $725,000 440 Belleview 5 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths Nancy Gulick 314.983.2217

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95TH ANNUAL DINNER MEETING

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BY BRYAN SCHRAIER

H E U R BA N L EAGU E O F Metropolitan St. Louis recently celebrated two milestones during a gathering at Millennium Hotel St. Louis: its 95th annual dinner meeting, and 28 years of service of its outgoing president and CEO James Buford. Buford, who is retiring, was lauded for fulfilling a part of the Urban League mission by being a catalyst for change.

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James Buford Jr., James Buford III, Kristopher Boyd, JoeAnn Buford, Jazmin Buford, James Buford

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PARTIES WITH PURPOSE

The Bach Society of Saint Louis

BACHALANIA

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BY DIANE ANDERSON

HE BACH SOCIETY OF SAINT Louis held its annual dinner/auction gala recently to benefit the Young Artists Awards, an educational program of the 72-year-old organization. The Society’s young artists performed, along with members of its chorus. The gala, held at Palladium Saint Louis, also featured live and silent auctions. Co-chairs for the event were Liz Higginbotham and Jeanne Wilton, with honorary chairs Deane and Kay Looney. John Pertzborn served as master of ceremonies.

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Deane and Kay Looney

Mike and Kay Neal, Harley Smith

Dennis and Helene Sparger, Geda and Jim Henry

Liz Higginbotham, Jeanne Wilton

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PARTIES WITH PURPOSE

Siteman Cancer Center

CELEBRATE FITNESS

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VEN THOUGH MOTHER NATURE DECIDED NOT TO cooperate, more than 1,000 participants took part in the annual Celebrate Fitness workshop at Washington University’s athletic complex to enjoy a variety of activities. Outside, there was a boot camp, a 10K and 5K run, a 5K walk and a 1-mile fun run. Inside, there was water aerobics, yoga and Zumba. Proceeds from Celebrate Fitness benefit the Young Women’s Breast Cancer Program and the Directors Discovery Fund at Siteman Cancer Center.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2013

6:00 - 9:00 PM at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis For an evening of wine tasting, food bites, shopping, Shoe Guys, auctions and more ~ all to support the St. Louis Area Foodbank!

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Valeda Keys, Vanessa Robertson

Laura Eddington, Rachelle and Stephen Klobe, Katie and Logan Feger

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Local designer DAVID DEATHERAGE of Century Design Ltd. recently took a phone call from the Hamptons that he won’t soon forget: The person on the other line was inquiring about the price for a Mid-Century Paul McCobb desk that Deatherage had for sale. It turns out the caller was an assistant to SIR PAUL McCARTNEY, who was interested in purchasing the vintage desk for use in his London studio. Deatherage tells LN that he received an email last week, saying that the desk reached its destination in tiptop shape. Coincidentally, the desk was featured on the cover of LN‘s Fall 2012 Elegant Living edition, a copy of which is now apparently in Sir Paul’s possession (we’re told Deatherage snuck a copy of the magazine in the desk’s top drawer).

This month’s cover of U.K.based Opera magazine features soprano CORINNE WINTERS, a familiar face to Opera Theatre of Saint Louis fans. Winters wowed European critics in her English National Opera debut as Violetta in La traviata. Opera magazine declared she “scored a triumph,” while The Sunday Telegraph said “Corinne Winters’ hypnotic Violetta leads an excellent ENO cast.” Winters returns to OTSL in June to star in The Kiss.

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Winters, as seen in Opera magazine

Tony Award winner and Webster University alum NORBERT LEO BUTZ will deliver this year’s commencement address at his alma mater. Butz also will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during the May 11 ceremony at The Muny in Forest Park. Butz, who will play the dual lead for the premiere of Big Fish, the musical, also will appear at a benefit concert in St. Louis next month for The Angel Band Project.

WORD AROUND TOWN

Wine, women and shoes...can you think of anything better?

Actually, we can: On Wednesday, May 29, at The Ritz-Carlton, the Wine Women & Shoes event will take place to benefit the ST. LOUIS AREA FOODBANK, which works to feed the hungry and educate people about the problem of hunger. In addition to wine and food sampling, guests have the opportunity to preview and shop the latest in shoes and accessories and bid on one-of-a-kind auction items. For tickets, visit stlfoodbank.org.

Speaking of shoes, artist SHARON VON SENDEN, the main mosaic artist at City Museum, has unveiled her latest work: a Carlos Santana Boot (donated by Brown Shoe Company) that has been completely encrusted with Von Senden’s handiwork. The piece will be auctioned off at VARIETY’s Runway Lights Fashion Show this weekend, as part of Variety Week. The boot, the largest footwear piece that the artist has done, contains 52 hearts from Variety’s Gold Heart campaign, as well as jewels collected by the organization’s staff and supporters.

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Top 10 students in the St. Louis Science Fair.

Congratulations to the students who participated in the 2013 ACADEMY OF SCIENCE — ST. LOUIS SCIENCE FAIR. The top two students—Uttara Chakraborty (homeschooled) and Katherine Hufker (Lindbergh H.S.) will represent St. Louis at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in May. The rest of the top 10 finalists included: Hannah Wiedner (Parkway Central), Madeleine Drivier (Rockwood), Allison Gmelich (Cor Jesu), Kristin Geczi (MICDS), Fowzia Osman (Rockwood), David Wang (Lafayette), Elizabeth Xing (Ladue), and Alice Zou (Parkway South).

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Friendship Village’s corporate operations director Mike Heselbarth, resident Sarilda Blake, and Chesterfield Mayor Bruce Geiger.

FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE CHESTERFIELD started a multimillion-dollar expansion on 30 new independent living apartments and a heated underground parking garage.

The retirement community’s master plan, still in refinement, will bring the capacity at Friendship Village Chesterfield to more than 450 apartment homes and villas.

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St LouiS 1108 Hillside $2,988,000 Totally restored and renovated.

Maria Elias 314-993-8000

LaduE 5 Warridge $2,595,000 3 acres with pool & tennis court.

John Ryan 314-993-8000

LaduE 13 upper Ladue $2,395,000 Very private 2.7 acres with pool.

John Ryan 314-993-8000

HuntLEigH 5 Squires $2,195,000 Bernoudy design on 3.2 acres.

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LaduE 1 glen Creek $1,600,000 Newer home 1st floor MBR 3 fireplaces.

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toWn and CountRy 15 Country Life acres $1,550,000 Picture perfect updated home!

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dEfianCE 220 northlind $1,499,900 Custom home on 6 scenic acres. gail Ruebsam 636-394-9300

St LouiS 11 Hortense $1,395,000 1905 Federalist 3 story manse CWE. Paul Mittelstadt 314-993-8000

LaduE 10 fair oaks $1,395,000 Lovely custom-built 2 story on 2.2 acres!

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foRiStELL 2359 oberhelman $1,165,000 Beautiful 1.5 story on 30 acres with pond.

Chuck Speck 636-561-1000

CHEStERfiELd 1013 Savonne $1,008,000 Magnificent 1.5 story nestled on 1 acres.

Kathy irvine 636-532-0200

oLivEttE 9565 old Bonhomme $999,500 Newer 1.5 sty 4 BR 4900 SF Ladue school.

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LaduE 2 Ellsworth Lane $985,000 Old world charm, upgraded amenities.

Carla Borgard 636-394-9300

oLivEttE 409 Berkley Place $899,500 5+ BR gem, Ladue schools, 5500 SF. Steven Mathes 314-993-8000

dES PERES 1556 fawn valley drive $879,900 New 4 BR custom home 1.5 sty 3950 SF. Steven Mathes 314-993-8000

WiLdWood 1523 Quail Hollow $875,000 Superior quality built 1.5 sty finished LL. Helen Reid 314-993-8000

LaduE 16 granada Way $865,000 Exceptional updated 11 room Tudor.

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CHEStERfiELd 1035 greystone Manor $800,000 Elegance resting on 1.31 acres.

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CHEStERfiELd 25 Baxter $699,900 Large 2 story in a private location! nancy flynn 636-394-9300

CHEStERfiELd 14 old Belle Monte $689,000 Spectacular ranch-style villa!

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WEBStER gRovES 466 West Lockwood $675,000 Majestic, magnificent architecture!

Marty Levison 314-821-5885

CHEStERfiELd 2003 Brook Hill $610,000 Gracious home on a private lot!

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CHEStERfiELd 17114 Surrey view $579,000 Updated 2 story, private lot. vicki Cutting 636-394-9300

CHEStERfiELd 1150 Wildhorse Meadows $565,000 4 BR/3.5BA with 3 car garage on 1/2 acres. terri Rea 636-532-0200

WEBStER gRovES 1 old Westbury $550,000 5BR/4BA, 2FP & 2 master suites 1 acre!

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KiRKWood 627 Cleveland $525,900 Old charm and modern amenities!

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ELLiSviLLE 1231 Polo Lake $500,000 Exceptional 2 story 4 bed 4 bathroom.

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PAUL BROWN’S PERSONS OF INTEREST

ERIC RHONE

The Star-

Maker

BY PAUL BROWN

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RIC RHONE DIDN’T START OUT TO BE IN the ‘funny’ business. Growing up in Normandy and Pine Lawn as the son of a Bi-State bus driver and city school district employee, he probably did not see himself running an entertainment company, making multi-million-dollar decisions and living in a palatial home in Frontenac.

His unlikely path to success is something that amazes Rhone himself. “Isn’t that something?” he says with a genuine smile as we sit at a grand table in his home’s dining room. “That’s what makes this country great, because only in America could a guy from Normandy High with humble beginnings— like most folks—make it. But if you work hard and get an education, the world can open up for you.”

Rhone is wearing a designer suit for our visit, but admits that it’s only because he knew he’d be posing for a photograph—he’d rather be in jeans and a sweater. The photo shoot took place just moments ago in the study, where there’s incredibly fine woodwork and 16-foot ceilings. Atop the fireplace, Rhone proudly points to the framed pictures sitting on the mantel: On one side, there’s a shot of him with President Obama; the other side has a photo of him with former President George W. Bush. He notes the display is symbolic of his views.

“We’ve gone to extreme positions on both sides and what we’ve lost is the common ground—the gray area where I think we need to be.”

His opinions count: Rhone is on the board of a number of nonprofits and civic organizations, including the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association and the Missouri Tourism Commission.

Are you laughing yet? Remember that Rhone is in the ‘funny’ business: It all started when he met Cedric Kyles, a Berkeley H.S. grad and comedian wanna-be, in their freshman year at Southeast Missouri State University in 1983. The two became best friends and roommates, and had dreams of being in show business. After graduation, they moved back to St. Louis, where Kyles went to work for State Farm and Rhone got a good IT job at Monsanto.

On the side, Rhone used his business sense as Kyle’s manager and helped him book gigs at local comedy clubs. Rhone later landed his friend a spot on HBO’s Comedy Def Jam, then in Superbowl ads for Bud Light.

Today, we know Kyles as ‘Cedric the Entertainer.’ Rhone, whose enterprises include Visions Management Group and Bird and a Bear Entertainment, is still managing things: The duo is shooting the second season of The Soul Man on TV Land, starring Cedric, with Rhone as executive 20

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producer. They’ll take another big step this fall when Cedric becomes the new host of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, replacing Meredith Vieira.

“My job is to quarterback and look at his career in its entirety,” states Rhone about his friend. “Ced is a very highly motivated individual; but in this business, it takes someone to look at the big picture and to really understand how to build your brand.

Cedric’s brand is like St. Louis: middle-America, great values, great family and strong community.

When he’s on TV, people see him and say, I like this guy. I know him, he reminds me of my school teacher or my uncle—just a normal guy.”

Rhone’s wife, Angela, comes into the room; and of course, we recount our North County roots.

“Paul went to McCluer,” Rhone announced, and his wife’s face lit up. “I went to Aquinas,” she proudly says. (We were rivals in soccer.) Then the conversation turns to the kids: Their boys are 6, 8 and 19.

Rhone says success really hits him when he thinks about them. “When I see how they get to grow up versus how I grew up,” he muses. “They have all this technology and they talk to their friends about

going skiing on spring break—what?!” He adopts a back-in-the-day tone. “We would just get a trash bag and go slide down a hill, and make our own ski slope. In our generation, we had to make things happen. But the benefit for kids today is that they are totally exposed to so many things.”

The fact that many other young people—especially African-American males—don’t succeed isn’t lost on Rhone, either. “We try to be positive role models; but at the same time, we don’t come off as stuffy. We’re normal guys. Hey, I’m just like you. I could have made bad choices, but I made choices that were good. There were knucklehead guys running around and I decided I wasn’t going to run with that crowd—and that’s what it comes down to: making good choices.”

The phone begins to ring. It’s time for an important conference call from one of his boards. Soon, he’ll be back to business in L.A., where he owns a second home in North Hollywood.

It seems to me that it’s a bit funny—and somewhat ironic—how Eric Rhone’s success is certainly nothing to laugh at.

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The Wait is Almost Over!

BY BRITTANY NAY

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OLONIAL MARKETPLACE, LN’S LONGtime digs, is continuing to see new tenants sign on amid the homestretch of renovation on the dining, retail and office plaza.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Frill, a high-end home accessories store, will now be part of the boutique shopping center, set to be completed by June, according to Mark Schnuck, president and CEO of the DESCO Group, which purchased the property from Reliance Bank in September 2011. “We anticipate major construction will be completed by the end of April, including a new façade, utility upgrades, parking lot resurfacing, cross connection, retaining walls and landscaping.”

In less than a year, the 78,000-square-foot Marketplace is approximately 80 percent leased.

Business openings are scheduled through July, Schnuck says. “We believe customers will respond well to the tenant mix.” Tenants already open include FedEx Kinkos, Splash, Ladue News,

Blown Away Blow Dry Bar, Ivy Hill Boutique and Southwest Hearing. Still to come will be The Woman’s Exchange, which is relocating from Clayton Road; Dominic Michael Salon, moving from nearby Clayton; Dimvaloo Active Living, a high-end activewear boutique from Australia; The Original Pancake House, which is opening its second St. Louis location; cini Italian Chow, also its second St. Louis location; Clarkson Eyecare; Extra Virgin Olive Oil; and Frill.

The plaza’s prime location—at Ladue Road near the 170 interchange and moments from downtown Clayton—drew in tenants quickly, Schnuck explains. “The Marketplace has tremendous appeal in that there is easy access from the highway, plenty of parking and close proximity to wonderful neighborhoods and the Clayton business district,” Schnuck notes. “Interest among potential tenants remains high, and we project to be 100 percent leased by the end of the year.”

Colonial Marketplace is meant to become a one-stop, high-end boutique shopping center that also complements the adjacent, recently remodeled Ladue Crossing. “The municipalities and surrounding communities will benefit from the sales tax generated by this select grouping of new restaurants and high-end boutiques,” Schnuck says.

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MENSWEAR AT WEDDINGS

TO TUX OR NOT TO TUX

By John Sullivan

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en have it pretty easy when it comes to wedding attire: If the invitation says black tie, a tuxedo is in order, whether you own one or not. If you’re in the latter category, you must rent one. But don’t let the young guys at the tux shop rent you anything but the most traditional of tuxedos. In addition, instead of patent leather shoes that look like plastic, I recommend you wear a highly shined pair of black, lace-up dress shoes.

Proper attire for 95 percent of the weddings you will attend in your lifetime is a dark suit, dress shirt and tie. A suit means the jacket and trousers must match. If you do not wish to purchase one, you must send your regrets to the invitation.

A suit has a set of corresponding items that go along with it. First, a dress shirt—long-sleeved with a pointed collar. (Button-down collar shirts are not dress shirts.) Proper dress shirts are sold by neck and sleeve size and come in many colors and patterns. While white is a definite preference, a number of subtle pastels and a few discrete stripes also are fine. Do not wear a black-ondark-purple shirt—in fact, I think the term ‘dark dress shirt’ is an oxymoron.

A neck tie is something every man should know how to tie by the time he is 12 years old. I’ll be forever grateful to the uniforms I wore in grade school. Once you’re taught how to tie a halfWindsor by a 6-foot-tall nun, you never forget.

The tie should be in a subtle pattern or solid color combination (never wear solid black to a wedding). The best look for a tie is a nice, tight knot with a dimple. The finished look should be triangular in shape, with the knot below the triangle as tight as possible. The tie should go to the top of your belt, and the back part of the tie is slipped into the label sewn on the front part of the tie. A sloppy knot—or a tie that is too long or short—must be retied. A dimple is acquired by the most dexterous of men. When slipping the tie into the knot, your index finger should hold the dimple in place as you use your thumb and middle finger to slide it into place.

Socks should always match your trousers, and the shoes should match your suit. I have always worn black shoes with black, gray and navy suits.

In the latest men’s magazines, you often see brown shoes with gray suits. I still prefer black.

A suit is a wise and major investment, with a good, quality tailored suit from a fine shop running between $1,500 and $2,500. There also is a new trend for suit separates out there. This is where you buy the jacket in your usual size (no alterations needed), and the same-fabric trousers.

This is an appropriate substitution for a ‘good’ suit and, if worn with a nice shirt, tie, belt, socks and shoes, looks fine.

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suits have flat fronts and no cuffs. That’s a shame, as I happen to like both pleats and cuffs. Another ‘new’ and somewhat disturbing trend is what I call a ‘Ryan Seacrest suit,’ suits that have a definite waist and a very tight, close cut. I hope this trend passes quickly, as this looks good only on young men with very thin waists.

Why not a sports coat? A sports coat is worn to the office, to the theater or to d i n n e r. T h e v e r y name gives it away: Is the bride wearing a ‘sports’ wedding dress or the groom a ‘sports’ tuxedo? Of course not.

You, as a guest, have a responsibility to dress as nicely as possible for the couple’s big day.

A very few exceptions exist. There is a butler— a hopsack coat, usually with gold buttons. This can be worn with gray flannel trousers, or if it’s summer, white or dress khaki trousers. Poplin suits and seer-sucker suits may be worn to summer daytime weddings.

Once you’re taught how to tie a halfWindsor by a 6-foottall nun, you never forget.

There are a lot of details regarding suits that you will pick up from the older men who shop at your suit store of choice, things like why the bottom button of any suit or blazer is left unbuttoned. There also is a matter of a full-break, halfbreak or no break on the length. For instance, a full-break is where the back of the trouser is long as the back of the shoe, and the front is long enough to have a few creases across the top of the shoe. Most men do not ask for help when buying a suit or tie, or a dress shirt. This is one occasion where I say trust your salesperson. Or, bring someone whose taste you admire and have them help you with selections.

Still wondering why we never button the bottom button? This tradition goes back to England toward the end of the Victorian era.

The oldest son of Victoria, Edward (later Edward VII), was a large, corpulent man. He was unable to fasten the last button on his suits, jackets and waistcoats; so out of respect, his entire court followed. The practice then spread across the country and around the world. If you’re thinking, Oh, that’s stupid or I’ll not do that, you’ll get this answer—something you’ll hear a lot in menswear—Well, that’s just the way it’s done.

But take heart because someday, you’ll be able to say to some younger man, Well, that’s just the way it’s done.

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Engagement

By Katherine Comfort-Mason

Meghan McCawley o’Connell & Thor Tobin Mathison

Berkley Erin Adrio & Alexander E. Rothmeier

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r. and Mrs. Michael Adrio of Clayton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Berkley Erin Adrio, to Alexander E. Rothmeier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rothmeier of Edina, Minn.

The bride-to-be is a 2005 graduate of Clayton High School. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in environment studies from Yale University in 2009, and a Master of Science from the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies the following year. She works for Ceres, a company that promotes sustainability and social responsibility in the corporate world.

The future groom grew up in Wellesley, Mass., and also attended Yale, graduating in 2008 with his Bachelor of Arts in political science. He is a senior research analyst with GfK Boutique Research in Boston.

The couple met at Yale, brought together by their shared enthusiasm for rowing.

Berkley served as coxswain on the women’s crew team, while Alex was a member of the men’s lightweight rowing team.

Since Berkley and Alex’s first date fell on Alex’s birthday, it was only fitting that he proposed on hers, popping the question in February at the top of Boston’s historic Custom House Tower.

The couple will be married on May 11 in a ceremony held at St. Paul’s Parish in Wellesley, followed by a reception at the Boston Museum of Science. They will honeymoon on Italy’s Amalfi coast before making their home in Cambridge, Mass.

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atti Smith and Terry O’Connell of Kirkwood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Meghan McCawley O’Connell, to Thor Tobin Mathison, son of Sarah and Tobin Mathison of Plain, Wis. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Visitation Academy. She received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Notre Dame in 2007, followed by a Master of Public Health in epidemiology from George Washington University. She works as a community project manager for Health Literacy Missouri, a nonprofit that works to improve communication between patients and doctors.

The future groom, who is from Spring Green, Wis., earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Wisconsin in 2008, and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University in 2011.

He is an associate attorney with Bryan Cave LLP at its St. Louis headquarters.

Meghan and Thor met in Washington, D.C., during the 15-inch ‘Snowmageddon’ of 2010. Holed up in the apartment of a mutual friend with no TV or computer, they passed the time in conversation – which they are delighted to say has never ended.

The couple plan to wed on Sept. 14 at the Old Courthouse, with a reception to follow at Dressel’s Public House. They will make their home in Kirkwood.

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Why We Love Our Moms

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“At 91 my mom is sweet, unassuming, loves the Lord and is still as pretty as ever! She still remembers when horse-drawn wagons delivered the milk and when the ‘Laclede Gas Man’ lit the streetlights each night. She is as inquisitive as a child and always makes sure to point out a perfectly blue sky, and then wonder what makes it so blue.”

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“She taught me how to love, because she loves me unconditionally. Over many years, my mom showed me how to keep my inner strength with her guidance. I will always know where to turn for confidence, comfort and reassurance (and fashion advice!). She is always there for me!”

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“She has great attention to every detail—nothing slips through the cracks. What we felt as discipline as children, was tough love.

She enforced what needed to be done, with good values and morals.

When you have your own kids, you see that’s not an easy task. Most families don’t have the unique closeness we have—we have gone to Florida for spring training every year since 1980, and we treat that as sacred family time.”

-Ken Bower of Moneta Group

“Mother taught me the importance of family. She’s always instilled that in us, and we took it to our relationships in our marriages and with our children and grandchildren. We are a very close family because of it. All of us in town here—as many as 26 of us—are together every Sunday, it’s all from her teaching us how important that is.”

-Neil Handelman “When her family is doing well and are happy, so is she. She has provided a home of unconditional love and comfort. We have all been influenced and benefitted by her wisdom, guidance and values. Even now, she is still worried about me and is not shy about giving me advice.”

-Gary Handelman

“Both of us are fathers of young children; and seeing the challenges we face with our own children, the lessons she taught us are extremely valuable. She is very thoughtful and puts the family ahead of anything else—both of our wives can attest that she never forgets an anniversary or a birthday. To me, these things translate to a very caring person who takes things to heart.”

“My mother has always treated my wife and my brothers’ spouses not as daughters-in-law, but as family—as her daughters—and proudly so. One of her favorite quotations that she tells her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren is, (and I’m paraphrasing) Marry a wonderful person—and live in St. Louis. She wants the family together, surrounding her. “

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“When I refer to my mother, I always say she is the best mother in the world for me, because she is compassionate, caring, understanding, supportive and a wonderful partner in all of our different activities in the community. She is a great supporter of charitable and social service activities, Rita Louise McMillan and her son, Michael which we do together on a regular basis, in addition to being a loving and kind woman who is a great nurturer and teacher.”

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Mother’s Day Look-Alike Contest

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Mommy & Me

By Brittany Nay

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miling and giggling babies are a common sight at a Baby Boot Camp session in St. Louis. That’s because their moms are thrusting them into the air for shoulder presses, balancing them during yoga poses and swiftly pushing them in strollers through the park.

New moms no longer need to search for a babysitter and part ways with their kids to work off their baby weight; they can bring them along for the ride. Baby Boot Camp is one such local program designed by a mom for moms.

Each week, Allison Dougherty welcomes 10 to 15 mothers and their babies to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday classes at Forest Park, or inside St. Louis Galleria in the case of inclement weather. “I invite each mom to let me know what her goals are,” Dougherty says. “Some women want to lose a certain amount of weight; others want to maintain weight or strength.”

Pregnant or postnatal moms are invited to bring any or all of their offspring, from 6-weekold babies to 6-year-old kids. During the fitness sessions, moms push their babies in strollers, stopping along the way at cardio- and strengthtraining stations, where exercises range from squats, lunges and planks to shoulder presses and push-ups. “These work numerous muscle groups at one time, which is especially efficient

if you only have a limited time for the workout,” Dougherty says. While the workouts are a challenge, she adds that they are attainable activities women can maintain throughout and following pregnancy. “We modify exe rc i se s fo r ea c h stage of pregnancy and post-pregnancy.”

In addition to staying fit, the sessions also bond mom and baby, Dougherty notes. “It’s another way they can connect with their child, and it teaches kids about being active and fit from a young age.”

Dougherty’s 2-year-old son, who accompanies her to the classes along with her 6-month-old daughter, already knows a lot about exercise.

And kids, as well as moms, can form new relationships through the sessions. “You can connect with other local moms who have a lot in common with you,” Dougherty says. “Friendships develop, and we love for new moms to come.”

“they can get a great workout and, at the same time, bond with their baby.”

Jewish Community Center The Jewish Community Center (JCC), which

has Chesterfield and Creve Coeur locations, also offers ways to workout with your kids. While there currently are no classes running, six-week sessions based on demand are added throughout the year, according to Marianne Chervitz of JCC. Among options, Stroller Baby Boot Camp meets at area parks to give mothers a brisk walking workout, while pushing their kids in strollers between activity stations. Mom and Baby Yoga and Mommy Baby Boogie classes involve a low-impact routine where babies can be used as weight when mothers feel comfortable. “Mom can lift her baby over her head during a yoga pose, roll the baby on an exercise ball and put the baby on her lap while doing sit-ups,” Chervitz says.

The sessions serve new mothers who want to get back in shape, but don’t necessarily want to leave their babies with a sitter, she continues.

“This way, they can get a great workout and, at the same time, bond with their baby.” Many of the moms become lifelong friends and their kids also get to know each other, she adds.

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weeks and older is provided at the facility while mothers exercise.

“Workouts are focused around appropriate exercises for where each mother is in the pre- or post-pregnancy process,” Lodes says.

While some women attend weekly, others attend three times a week in individual or up to four-person sessions. The hour-long classes typically consist of a warm up, followed by strength training—particularly for the abdomen, and assisted stretching closes the workouts. “A lot of my clients are able to get back to their prepregnancy weight within six months,” Lodes notes. To maintain results, she advises women to continue strength-training as part of their fitness routine at least twice a week. “Naturally over time, our metabolism slows down and we’re going to lose muscle mass.

Strength training is the only way to combat that.”

The classes are available to members, with guest passes offered to non-members, Lodes notes. She emphasizes women should receive clearance from their doctor before starting any workout routine, and results will depend on your previous fitness regimen.

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r. Rajiv Patel IS A WINE ENTHUSIAST. Yet, though he enjoys a nice glass of red wine, Patel is careful to emphasize that any advice he has to offer is based solely on the data.

“The evidence that relates alcohol consumption to cardiovascular risks and benefits is based on data from observational studies,” explains Patel, an internal medicine physician with SSM Medical Group at St. Mary’s Health Center. And that data can be hard to interpret. Pros and cons abound, making the debate about the health benefits of red wine just that—an ongoing debate.

“The cardiovascular benefit of moderate alcohol intake must be balanced against the multiple deleterious effects of alcohol on conditions such as liver disease, cancer and accidental deaths,” Patel says. “The net risk-benefit balance associated with moderate alcohol consumption is likely to differ in various age groups and populations.

The American Heart Association recommends against advising people who don’t currently drink to initiate light alcohol use.”

However, studies do appear to lean toward connecting red wine consumption with

cardiovascular benefits. Sifting through the data, Dr. Denise Janosik, a Mercy Clinic cardiologist, notes: “Many observational studies have demonstrated lower risk of heart attacks and cardiovascular mortality in people who consume moderate amounts of alcohol, compared to people who abstain completely from alcohol or those who drink heavily or binge drink. In these studies, all types of alcohol showed a benefit against cardiac disease if consumed moderately, but the greatest benefit is reported with red wine.”

Janosik notes that these studies are not conclusive, but they do suggest a benefit to drinking red wine. However, “the problems with observational studies are that individuals self-report the amount of alcohol they consume and there is no attempt to influence what type or amount of alcohol they consume.”

Particular attention has landed on resveratrol, an antioxidant compound found in blueberries, peanuts, cocoa, grape skin and red wine. In animal studies, resveratrol appeared to increase longevity, even when the animal was given a high-fat diet. But it’s important to note that the amount

of resveratrol given to the study subjects was the equivalent of that found in more than 1,000 liters of human red wine consumption daily.

Humans are advised to limit daily alcohol consumption to one five-ounce glass of wine (or 12-ounce beer or 1.5 ounces of hard liquor) for women and two for men. “Women are particularly sensitive to alcohol and are at risk for liver disease if they drink more than two drinks per day,” Janosik says. “If they do not drink, I would Continued on page 58

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Positive & Powerful

BY BRITTANY NAY

Q&A with Jillian Michaels

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ITH HIT TV SHOW, The Biggest Loser, bestselling books and 1.6 million people visiting her weight loss website each month, Jillian Michaels has become one of the nation’s most popular experts on healthy eating, exercise and leading an exceptional life. Now, she is sharing her success secrets with audiences across the country through her Maximize Your Life tour, a live show coming May 11 to the Fox Theatre. LN recently spoke with Michaels about her personal health journey and her upcoming show, which aims to help people kickstart their life and fitness goals, and achieve health and happiness.

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Tell us about your new live show. It’s a multimedia experience that is high-energy and interactive, so bring your pen and paper and be ready to get involved. We’ll be exploring ways in which we sabotage ourselves and get in our own way, and how to turn those things around. There will be diet and exercise information; but more important, the show is really about why you might not have fulfilled your life, whether that be in love, happiness or a career. It is about bringing hope back in our lives and feeling really empowered.

Why did you want to take your life and fitness coaching on tour? I’ve always found that direct connection with audiences—looking people in the eye and giving them an unfiltered, unedited message—really is the best way to transcend the nonsense, connect with them and help them turn things around.

What are some ways to jumpstart a healthy lifestyle? The first step you need to engage in is to get educated on the whole picture. You can learn how

much and what foods to eat, etc., but first you need all of the information. Informed choices are going to yield powerful results.

How can busy women fit fitness into their daily routine? I’ll try to pop in an exercise DVD while my daughter is running around the living room, or I will get in a workout with my kids—by going for a bike ride with them in the backseat, or going on a hike with them in a carrier. You and your partner also can take turns watching the kids, or grandparents can watch the kids, so you can take that flywheel or yoga class and squeeze in those four hour-long workouts a week. And if you’re doing things the right way, you can limit your workouts to half an hour.

What are some tips on staying motivated toward a healthy lifestyle? I really try to help people find their ‘why’—why you want to stay healthy, why you want to change. What does it look like in your life: Are you playing sports with your kids? Are you wearing a bikini on the beach for your 20th wedding anniversary? Once you figure out the why, you can tolerate any ‘how.’

From The Biggest Loser to personal training and public speaking, what have been some career highlights for you thus far? I was really excited when we had our first female Biggest Loser in season 5, when my book hit the New York Times bestseller list, and when I was asked to speak at the Clinton Global Initiative, as well as Maria Shriver’s Women’s Conference. But I would say the No. 1 thing is having people come up to me on the street and say I helped them lose weight, find love, start their own business or transform into something positive and powerful.

Your website shows almost 3 million pounds lost by your clients. How does that make you feel? I always feel really honored to be a part of someone’s journey with their physical health or their emotional well-being. People always say there are two parts to your life: your family life and your professional life. And while my family life is the most meaningful, all of those people I have reached

have given my professional life so much meaning, as well. I feel blessed.

What are some of your personal wellness and fitness goals? For me, it’s a matter of staying on track and healthy for my kids so that I can be that active parent. I want to be on the slopes with my kids, not standing at the bottom of the hill watching them.

Why should people attend the show? If there’s somebody who feels like they’re stuck in a rut or feeling unfulfilled in some way in life, this is the show for you. Let me help you get past those barriers. Everyone has the ability to achieve their dreams, they just need the information to do so.

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The living room’s fresh colors are accented with collections of English majolica and Staffordshire dogs.

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HAVE ALWAYS ADVISED CLIENTS TO FIND a home they love, and the owners of this Ladue home state it most succinctly when asked why they chose to move here 20 years ago. “It had great curb appeal and a stately appearance—like a lovely woman who has aged gracefully, showing the wealth of her experience yet still radiating grace and beauty.”

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I had the good privilege to visit this home a year ago when the homeowners graciously opened their home for a tour benefitting a local school. I was immediately struck by the setting as we pulled up. This family-friendly home is perfectly placed on the grounds with lush manicured gardens, which include more than 30 peony bushes in six different varieties. Initially, I was

unsure if the expansive property had been added onto; for if it had, the architect was a maestro, merging the original 1935 structure with the new.

I found out that, indeed, it had been expanded flawlessly in 2002, and David Pape of Pape Studio was the maestro commissioned to conduct the design of the new spaces for this elegant grand lady. The 1,000-plus-square-foot addition

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IN FINE STYLE

In the family room, the tapestry conceals the television—the perfect location for a proper cocktail party or a Sunday afternoon watching sports.

The paneled sitting room ceiling is painted majolica green, with the French wall clock complementing the majolica and bringing a continental feel to the room.

encompassed a kitchen, family room, butler’s pantry, gallery, guest suite and two bathrooms.

To say that the interior is bespoke would be a true understatement. Every minute attention to detail was executed in the woodwork and furnishings to give the visitor an illusion of a more civilized time, when custom case goods were a skill handed down from generation to generation with pride and reputation. These fine pieces of cabinetry and furniture are a necessity to display the homeowners’ extensive Victorian

English lion lamps illuminate a framed collection.

English majolica and foo dog collections.

The kitchen and family room truly are the heart of this home. Scaled perfectly, this new space can be cozy or accommodate larger crowds for entertaining. Throughout the home, the selection of finishes on furnishings, wall treatments and windows are timeless and tasteful, translating to formal or informal, depending on the needs of the day. The rooms of this home all appear as if they have emerged over time, and still are being added to or edited, keeping the

design ‘alive.’

The ‘gallery’ is one of the most impressive genius-designed parts to the addition, connecting the kitchen to the family room, the oversized width of the space is the perfect spill-over for parties so ‘bottlenecks’ don’t become an issue.

This home has indeed aged gracefully under the conservation of this family. Now, they are moving on to another chapter, so this home will be inhabited by a new family that I am sure will love it as much as the previous one.

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IN FINE STYLE

This ‘keeping room’ is the perfect spill-over for large parties.

English bespoke furniture was created for family gatherings in this new culinary space.

Formality fulfills function in this English country house-styled dining room.

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English antiques are tucked in every corner.

A distinct ‘fern theme’ is carried out in fabrics and framed prints, bringing the outside in.

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By Julia Christensen

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nown by some as the St. Louis spring event, Friends of St. Louis Children’s Hospital recently held its 10th annual Table Tops event at The Ritz-Carlton. A sell-out affair, this afternoon soiree features a display of elaborate tables designed by area businesses and taste-makers, complete with boutique shopping and lunch. Proceeds benefit St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s Camp Rhythm, a free summer camp designed for area children with heart conditions.

“We’re especially thrilled that proceeds from this event help fund a wonderful program like

Camp Rhythm where—if only for a few days— seriously ill children and their families can forget about the trials of dealing with chronic illness and enjoy one of childhood’s simplest pleasures,” says Gene Diederich, CEO of presenting sponsor Moneta Group. While the tables might be large, it’s the little things that make each design stand out. LN spoke with three designers about their tables, and even snagged a few tips for home entertaining.

Cat’s Meow Personalized Gifts Too bright to miss and too playful to ignore, the Cat’s Meow Personalized Gifts table houses enough monograms to make any prep weak in the knees. “We tried to give a good representation of our store overall—it’s bright and colorful with an emphasis on personalization,” says owner Catherine Bennett. “A lot of what we try to do is start with the basics and show how you can reuse the items by adding different colors.”

The table is grounded with a black-and-white color palette and features pink and lime accents, with pops of as many on-trend colors as possible, explains Cat’s Meow merchandiser Dori Nethero.

Items such as monogrammed platters, decorative glass and boxes sit among the place settings to envelop attendees in color, pattern and personalization. “We always have Table Tops on the top of our mind,” says Nethero.

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EVENTS Warson Woods Antiques Carol Fyhrie didn’t just take guests under the sea—they headed to the depths of an antique ocean to be engulfed in vintage shells at the Warson Woods Antiques table. “One of them is a conch shell that has a cameo on the front, so it is a real collector’s piece and would have been a souvenir, probably in the Victoria era,” explains store GM Fyhrie, noting the popularity of shells during that time.

This theme spreads from the table décor, across to the place settings and down to the

scalloped-edge linens. The final look is “very airy, very light” and includes a color scheme focused on shell hues, like beige and off-white, with hints of color in butterscotch, rose and lavender. The centerpiece itself is an antique urn filled with vintage sea fans and orchids, surrounded by scattered shells.

Butler’s Pantry Brian Blasingame, director of visual design, says that most years, Butler’s Pantry has designed tables to represent venues. “Our goal every time is to come up with a fantasy way to have a little experience from the venue, as if they’d been there.” This year’s venue inspiration? The soonto-open Piccione Pastry on the corner of Delmar Boulevard and Skinker Boulevard. “This one has been different for me than all our other years in that all the other locations already existed. We decided to focus on the interior design and finish of the space.”

Shades of caramel, gray and chocolate play nicely off the pop of bold red, and printed kraft paper creates placemats representing the material used to wrap purchased baked goods—an idea that works well for home entertaining, he says. The napkins are reminiscent of kitchen towels, which is an easy entertaining option to bring retro or rustic flair. For a centerpiece, “we are focused on an abundance of pastries,” Blasingame says, which

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ECENT NEWS ACCOUNTS ABOUT THE drastic decline in my favorite butterfly, the monarch, have disturbed me greatly.

The population that migrated to the Mariposa Monarcha Biosphere Reserve in Mexico once covered more than 50 acres, but now occupies less than 3. According to the December 2012 census, this represents a 59-percent drop from the previous year. Weather conditions and human activities affect the population of monarchs. And according to Dr. Chip Taylor, director of Monarch Watch, a continued decline could mean the migration of these butterflies could be lost. Immediate action by each of us could help slow, and hopefully reverse this frightening population decline.

In a recent telephone interview, I asked Dr. Taylor about what the average person could do about it. His organization is running a campaign called ‘Bring Back the Monarchs’ to generate interest and share information about the plight of these imperiled beauties.

all stages of the butterfly lifecycle, making it bitter and poisonous for most birds to eat. The brilliant colors of both caterpillar and adult say “do not eat me” to predators.

Another complicating factor in the life cycle of the monarchs comes with the magical migration of the adults each year. We see them arrive in St. Louis in the late spring and flutter in and out of our gardens until almost frost. What we cannot see is the butterflies that arrive and those that return south in the fall are not the same ones.

There typically are five generations in one year.

The adults that fly south are often the same ones that return northward in the spring, but also can be new generations from eggs laid in Texas on the way back. Several generations are hatched in the Midwest and Canada, with the summer generations lasting about one month each. The migratory generation lives much longer, to head back to Mexico, winter there and begin the trek back north. They are fun to follow!

Monarch Biology Danaus plexippus is probably our best-known butterfly because of the distinctive orange and black wing patterns on the adults. It was called ‘the Monarch’ in honor of William, Prince of Orange, who later became King William III of England. The caterpillars have an equally striking look with a black, yellow and white striped body.

While adults feed on a wide variety of nectar plants, the female monarchs only lay eggs on milkweed. Milkweed also is the sole plant source for newly hatched caterpillars, making it vital to their continued existence. The toxic cardiac glycosides found in the milkweeds are stored in

Why Are Monarch Butterfly Populations Declining?

There are no simple answers for the steep decline in the monarch population. Because of the wide-ranging migration, all impacts are cumulative, whether they occur in the U.S., Canada or Mexico. Weather conditions can cause extreme pressures, and the drought years have likely taken a very hard toll. Extreme heat weakens the adults and kills both host and nectar plants.

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Milkweeds are Essential to Monarchs Monarch adults may feed on a wide variety of nectar plants and are particularly fond of liatris,

Every Monarch Matters With all that we know about the habits of monarch butterflies, citizen scientists, gardeners, garden-clubbers and government officials can mobilize and create a broad coalition for swift action. There needs to be more effort to preserve the acreage reserve for monarchs, milkweeds and the many other species that occur in these lands.

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Joe-pye-weed and many prairie species. Any plant included in a typical ‘butterfly garden’ planting list would attract monarchs. At the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Faust Park and at Shaw Nature Reserve, butterflies of all genera are encouraged.

Milkweeds are included in the plant list for every habitat restoration project at Shaw, where monarch populations are monitored by staff and volunteers. Tracking monarchs by tagging has helped scientists uncover many details about the exact migratory patterns and is a great opportunity for citizen science. The spring Missouri generation moves northward and is not the one to actually make the entire journey back to Mexico.

Of the autumn adults tagged, at least one Shaw visitor has been recovered at the main reserve in Mexico with the Missouri name tag on-board.

You can help the monarchs by being a volunteer monarch-tagger, too. To volunteer at Shaw, register online or email volunteer@mobot.org.

In May, Shaw Nature Reserve holds its Wildflower Market. Many of these plants can serve as hosts for migrating monarchs. Several Asclepias species suitable for Missouri gardens are being grown at Shaw for the spring sale. These include: A. incarnata, the marsh milkweed, with pink flowers from July to October; and A. purpurascens, the purple milkweed, which flowers in May and June.

My garden includes the plain, common milkweed, Asclepias syriaca. It arrived there as a weedy volunteer, but it stays because it is an insect magnet, monarch caterpillar host and provides seedpods for dried arrangements. Scott Woodbury at Shaw Nature Reserve lists marsh milkweed, mountain mint and blazing star as his top three nectar plants for monarchs. Marsh milkweed is particularly important to the southward migrating generation. Flexible in growing conditions, marsh milkweed is an excellent rain garden plant.

Woodbury warns that butterfly weed can be fussy. It doesn’t divide well and demands welldrained soil. Two other native milkweeds that are not well-suited to St. Louis are: Asclepias verticillata (whorled milkweed), which is too weedy; and Asclepias meadii (Mead’s milkweed), which is listed as a threatened species and not well-suited to suburban gardens.

DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

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NJOY A COUNTRY CLUB LIFESTYLE surrounded by the natural beauty of the Missouri River highlands in this 5,800-square-foot, one-anda-half-story home in the St. Albans community. Its focal point is a stunning multi-level great room featuring built-in bookcases and a fireplace. The study and dining room exude elegance, while the large gourmet kitchen – with granite countertops, stainless appliances, a breakfast bar and a butler’s pantry – flows into a breakfast area and an inviting hearth room ideal for family time or entertaining guests. The main floor boasts a luxurious master suite, while the upstairs bedrooms feature walk-in closets. A game area, media room, bedroom and bath compose the finished lower level. A deck overlooks the wooded backyard.

A 5-bedroom, 4-bath home in Franklin County is listed for $735,000.

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Linda & Jim Arnold Group of Coldwell Banker Gundaker. 636-391-1122, lindaandjim.com.

Coldwell Banker Gundaker, one of St. Louis’ leading residential real estate brokerage companies, operates 20 offices with some 2,000 sales associates serving metropolitan St. Louis and east-central Missouri.

Formed in 2001 with the merger of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (originally the Ira E. Berry Company, founded in 1939) and Gundaker Realtors (founded in 1968), which at the time of merger ranked among the top 10 independent real estate companies in the U.S. For more information, visit cbgundaker.com.

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Brody’s 2300 S. Big Bend Blvd., 647-3318, brodylamp.com This pair of elegant, equestrian-themed table lamps, each depicting a polo player astride a galloping horse, is crafted of verdigris brass and burled golden madrone wood. Brody’s, familyowned since 1932, carries a broad selection of lamps, shades and other accent furniture.

Baker Pool & Spa, Inc. 6 THF Blvd., 636-532-3133, bakerpool.com An industry leader since 1968, Baker Pool & Spa has installed thousands of custom in-ground pools, spas and hot tubs built with creativity, quality and integrity.

Chesterfield Valley Nursery 16825 N. Outer 40 Road, 636-532-9307 For more than 24 years, the professionals at Chesterfield Valley Nursery have been passionate about creating beautiful landscapes. A variety of maintenance packages and services is available, including spring clean-up, mowing, trimming and pruning, weeding, mulching, lighting, irrigation services and more.

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Marquard’s Cleaners University City: 7480 Delmar Blvd., 7270830 /Town & Country: 14380 S. Outer 40 Road, 576-4141; marquardscleaners.com For fine area rugs, state-of-the-art technology and equipment mimics hand-washing and eliminates stress on textiles. Most difficult odors are removed – guaranteed. Pick-up and delivery services are available, now at a 20-percent savings.

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A Perfect Match

BY LISA WATSON

Q&A with Christopher d’Amboise

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HEN SAINT LOUIS BALLET PRESENTS its Contemporary Series on May 10 and 11 at The Touhill Performing Arts Center, it will premiere brand new choreography by artistic director Gen Horiuchi, Dance St. Louis’ Michael Uthoff and Christopher d’Amboise. A renowned choreographer, former artistic director of Pennsylvania Ballet and former principal of New York City Ballet, d’Amboise says he was inspired by his previous work with Saint Louis Ballet, and created his work in conjunction with the troupe. He gave us insights into the process and the upcoming performance.

I understand this isn’t the first time you’ve worked with Saint Louis Ballet. This is now my third time to do work with the company. The previous two pieces I had choreographed for other companies, and the artistic director here wanted to present them on his season; but the last time I was here, we talked about doing something new that was unique to Saint Louis Ballet. Gen and I have a similar sensibility—we were both in New York City Ballet. I find the dancers here not only talented as dancers, but interesting as individuals. I wanted to do a piece that brought out the personality of the dancers in a theatrical way. The piece that I’m working on is structured differently than most ballets—it’s still an abstract ballet, but it’s a series of vignettes about relationships, and each section features different dancers and their personalities.

Can you tell us some more about the piece you’re working on ? It’s called Volatizing the Esters, which comes from the name of my wife’s blog. She’s a wine expert, and it’s the term for when wine connoisseurs swirl the wine to oxygenate it and release its darker aromas and complexities. That’s a great metaphor for this piece—it’s about stirring up the dancers and releasing the intoxicating complexities.

As I said, it centers around relationships, but not always relationships between two people. All of the music is Beethoven, and one section is set to Moonlight Sonata. It’s a solo for a man; and in the back there’s a wall, and behind the wall will be a shadow of another dancer moving exactly the same way that the lead solo man does. Bit by bit, the shadow begins to have another idea of what to do,

and it begins to lead the man in a different direction.

The dancer behind the wall represents one’s intuition and subconscious that now and again nudges you to change your ways—sometimes you do, and sometimes you don’t.

There is also a pas de deux between a man and woman, who are trying to hang on to each other as the environment literally tosses them around. They dance on a 20-foot by 20-foot swath of carpet, and as they dance, others are spinning it around and rolling up the edges. The dancers are being tossed around in it, like in the movie where the tsunami hits the family and they try to stay together—that’s what this section looks like.

trained, who have different qualities than you would normally have used. It forces you to come up with new ways of creating work.

You’ve worked in both theater and ballet—how are the challenges they present different?

When you work with theater, it’s my belief that choreography should somehow further either the plot or the emotional development. Unless it’s an old-fashioned musical, you don’t have anything that is just a big dance number; it’s more integrated into the storytelling process. You can’t do a five-minute section just because it’s beautiful. You have to have an agenda within the story, which is an interesting challenge for me. I love that, but with ballet you can do a whole five-minute section that’s just nothing but beautiful. It’s like a tall glass of clear water on a hot day. I think that what we’re about to present falls somewhere between the two.

What do you like about being a freelance choreographer as opposed to being affiliated with a particular group? I had been director of Pennsylvania Ballet for many years. In the American system, being a director of a major company and being creative at the same time is impossible because you spend so much of your time doing fundraising and management. I left so I could freelance, and take on projects that I really want. It gives me the opportunity to do different kinds of things every year.

When you’re directing a company, one of the advantages is that you can train the dancers over time to do the kind of work that you do. But as you get more experienced as a choreographer, you find interesting the challenge of making work that is exciting for you and for dancers that you haven’t

Christopher d’Amboise rehearses with members of Saint Louis Ballet.

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The Sound and the Fury

unreliable and second-hand gossip from around the world*

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

TOM CRUISE The controversial A-lister did something crazy…what’s that, you say? Tom Cruise, crazy? Yes. He smashed a raw egg on his face last week on Jimmy Fallon’s late-night talk show. Tom Cruise with egg on his face—it’s funny because that’s never happened.

SELENA GOMEZ AND VANESSA HUDGENS The former Disney darlings have taken the next step. You read correctly—it’s happening for them. They are posing for Playboy! That’s right. Not a network series, not a mediocre blockbuster—they headed straight to posing semi-nude. If they can skip the DUI and rehab, they might actually be correctly managing their careers.

PHOTO OF TOM CRUISE COURTESY OF NBC/LLOYD BISHOP

HARRY STYLES The adorable Brit got busted last week with a hooker. That’s right, people: a street-walker, a pro, a lady of the evening.

I don’t know what I even have to say about this. It’s just such a shock. It’s just such a disappointment. Wait. Who is Harry Styles?

JUSTIN BIEBER The girlish pop sensation took to Twitter to show the world just how manly he is.

The If I Was Your Boyfriend singer tweeted several pictures of himself shirtless, proudly displaying his six-pack abs. See, world, he’s a man—a man, I tell you…he’s a man.

*so don’t quote me.

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TANGENTIAL THINKER So, I’m an OK mother—Cranky, Whiny and Punch seem to be surviving. Honestly, were I grading my parenting, I would give myself a B, which is weird because I always have been an A student.

But when it comes to parenting, I do tons of things wrong navigating these waters: I let them have whatever they want at Schnucks to avoid a scene, I bribe them, I lie. I mean, not the Santa stuff, I really, really lie—You know that kid who lives behind us? He drank and drove, and now he is dead. Yeah, that kind of lying. So something that Punch said yesterday called for a little bit of

navel-gazing. He said, Mom, you know you never get mad?

Well I have never been so insulted. I get mad— super mad. I am insulted, and that makes me furious. Then I thought about it: What makes me mad? Bear in mind I will have a teenage driver in six months, so the list is going to change. Oh, and trust me, this is petty, petty stuff. I mean, I hate natural disasters and plane crashes, but on a dayto-day basis, here are things that make me mad: • I am mad that Channing Tatum has a film career.

• I hate the word ‘ointment.’

• I hate cell-phone chargers. No, I actually like them; I just wish we didn’t need them.

• I am mad that people think Robin Williams shines in dramatic roles.

• I hate The Neighbors—not my neighbors, the TV show.

So there. I can get mad—really mad.

Fortunately, Cranky, Whiny and Punch are not the source of my rage just yet…yet. I will keep you posted.

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REVIEWS

THEATER REVIEW

Jane Eyre

BY MARK BRETZ

PLAY: Jane Eyre

STORY

GROUP: Mustard Seed Theatre

Jane Eyre, orphaned at an early age, is taken in by her mother’s brother. After his death, she is subject to abuse by her aunt and cousins, and ultimately dispatched to the Lowood School for Girls. Living conditions are squalid and many of Jane’s classmates die in a typhus epidemic.

Jane takes a job as governess to the ward of a wealthy baron named Edward Rochester at Thornfield Hall.

Gradually, she finds herself attracted to the brooding but decent Rochester, whose past—including a mentally ill wife who is kept in the attic of Thornfield—eventually catches up with both him and Jane, and she moves on.

Rescued by a parson and his sisters after misfortune strikes her, Jane discovers that her benefactors actually are related to her, and also learns that she has inherited a fortune. She returns to Thornfield to care for Rochester, who was seriously injured in a fire caused by his late wife.

VENUE: Fontbonne Fine Arts Theatre, 6800 Wydown Blvd.

DATES: April 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 TICKETS: $20$25, 719-8060 or mustardseedtheatre.com RATING: A 4.5 on a scale of 1-to-5.

HIGHLIGHTS Mustard Seed Theatre artistic director Deanna Jent has assembled an expert cast that breathes life into a somewhat stilted adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s first novel. Included in that cast is Sarah Cannon, who gives one of the best performances in her impressive career as the fiercely independent and passionate title character.

Donna Weinsting is consistently nasty as Jane’s officious aunt, Mrs. Reed, and equally convincing as her uncle’s affable servant, Bessie. Gregory Cuellar and Laura Ernst capture the spoiled and boorish qualities of Mrs. Reed’s children; Katie Donnelly is Rochester’s screaming, sinister mad wife; and Leslie Wobbe essays the role of Jane’s late uncle’s guiding spirit.

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The production is carried, though, by Cannon in the title role and Shaun Sheley as the tortured Rochester. Cannon remarkably changes the pitch of her voice when transforming from 10-year-old Jane to the 20-year-old version with nary a lapse in time. Sheley provides wonderful counterbalance as Rochester, his interpretation is more subtle than forceful, resulting in a deeper and more affecting persona.

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BY MATT SORRELL

DINING OUT

Bar Les Freres

Très Très French!

BY SIDNEY LEWIS

The Missouri History Museum is now offering a fun way for history buffs and barflies alike to gain an appreciation and a new perspective on the city’s fine public houses. The new initiative is called History On Tap: Pub Tours of St. Louis’ Historic Neighborhoods. The next tour (on Dogtown) is Wednesday, July 24. mohistory.org.

Mystery Meet is now happening in St. Louis. The idea is for like-minded foodies to meet up and try a new restaurant—but the exact location is announced only 24 hours in advance, underground-dinner style. Get the details at mysterymeet.org.

Chef JOHN JOHNSON, regional executive chef for Pinnacle Entertainment Company and LN contributor, is one of only six chefs selected from 120 nationwide to receive the 2013 United Fresh Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award. He and others will be honored at the United Fresh Show in San Diego next month. Nominees were evaluated for their use of fresh produce in menu development, as well as for correct storage and handling of produce. Congratulations, Chef!

Alumni Saint Louis, the new restaurant featuring the cuisine of chef ERIC BRENNER, has officially opened at 200 North 13th St. downtown. The menu features Brenner’s take on a bevy of St. Louis favorites, including gooey butter cake, t-ravs and the slinger.

Vin de Set has brought back its popular Fresh Fish Market. Every Thursday evening through the fall, diners can choose from five whole fresh fish, flown in fresh via Bob’s Seafood, which will be grilled to order.

Beginning on Mother’s Day, May 12, Balaban’s Wine Cellar & Tapas Bar will be open every Sunday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for brunch. Cost is $24 for adults, $10 for kids 12 and younger.

Cinco De Mayo is right around the corner, and Diablitos Cantina in Midtown is celebrating the entire weekend. The restaurant will be running food and drink specials, along with games, giveaways and music.

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T’S SO SMALL THAT IF YOU BLINK, YOU might miss it—but that would be a shame because restaurateur Zoe Pidgeon’s newest eatery, Bar Les Freres, definitely is a stop you want to make.

Pidgeon has said she had her eye on the location of her newest restaurant for a while.

Anyone who ever visited the shoe store that was the previous resident at the tiny storefront on Wydown Boulevard would have questioned her vision; but it turns out Pidgeon, the force behind Bobo Noodle House and I Fratellini, knew what she was talking about. The space itself has been completely transformed: Gone are the dingy counters and shelves and decades of dust. Now, there are warm red walls, ornately framed paintings and just a dozen or so tables with a couple of seats each, some with rehabbed antique love seats for seating.

Lighting is low and romantic, and the vibe is upscale and refined with a definite French feel that belies the menu offerings. The most striking design feature is the dozens of antlers hanging from the wall behind the bar and in the restrooms—an interesting organic design element that lends an oddly rustic note to the space. Sipping on an Aperol Spritzer ($9) and a Sazerac ($11)—poured from its cobbler shaker tableside—under a chandelier dripping with baubles it almost seemed we could have been in Paris.

The menu at Bar Les Freres is elegantly simple and oh-so delicious. We began with an hors d’oeuvres of Potato Blinis with Caviar and Creme Fraiche ($9). Texture was everything in this dish: the dense potato pancakes provided a solid base for the light cream and the firm caviar. The Lobster Bisque ($9) was a thick, rich and flavorful take

on this traditional soup, with plenty of chucks of lobster to go around; while the Bibb Salad ($9) carried off the simple-yet-delicious theme forward with aplomb—just a plate of gorgeous, deep green leaves dressed with a subtle herb shallot vinaigrette.

On to the entrees, we indulged in a Mushroom and Leek Tart with Roasted Asparagus ($14) and the Toulousse Sausage with Potato Pancake and Red Cabbage ($18). The tart was another study in textural interplay, with the smooth mushrooms playing off the flaky pastry crust. The pair of sausages, the kind that are traditionally part of cassoulets, were fairly mild spice-wise, and were paired subtly with the potatoes, which were crispy on the outside and almost creamy on the inside. The cabbage also was mild to taste and almost a gorgeous blue that really made the plate pop; while a dollop of creme fraiche had the same effect on the flavors on the plate, adding just a bit of a sour accent. We finished up with a thick Chocolate Grand Marnier Mousse ($7), topped with a bit of fresh orange.

A perfect place to pop in for a drink—especially now that patio season has begun—or an intimate tête-à-tête, we suspect Bar Les Freres soon will become the place for first dates, milestone anniversaries and everything in-between. No reservations are taken and the handful of seats get snapped up quickly, so get there early. We’re told plans are in the works to expand operations into the antique store directly next door. We can’t wait to see what Pidgeon will come up with next!

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GREEN GOURMET

WEBSTER GROVES HERB SOCIETY

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme...

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ITH WARMER DAYS UPON US AND THE return of the ruby-throated hummingbird, it’s time to start thinking about creating an outdoor space that is not only pleasing to our feathered friends, but to us, as well. Fortunately, it’s also time for the Webster Groves Herb Society’s 40th annual herb sale, which takes place Saturday, April 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Webster Groves. With more than 10,000 plants and 320 different varieties of both culinary and ornamental herbs, as well as heirloom vegetables, there is sure to be something for everyone, including our friend, the hummingbird.

Beth Mattingly, who is recording secretary and chairperson for the plant sale, notes that this event is the largest of its kind in the St. Louis area. “No other sale has the varieties of basils, lavenders, rosemaries, thymes, sages and mints,” Mattingly says.

“As far as basils alone, I believe we have 24 different varieties, including a new one this year called Red Freddy (Ocimum basilicum), which is a Genovese that happens to have a beautiful red color and is wonderful for pestos, as well as flavored vinegars.

We also have 23 different varieties of lavender and 16 types of rosemary.”

Established in 1971, the Webster Groves Herb Society (WGHS) started the annual event two years later, and according to Mattingly, the sale has certainly grown and evolved in the last 40 years.

“When the sale first started, it was held in Southfield Park, which is located next to the Hawken House in Webster Groves,” she describes. “The herbs were delivered the day before, of course, so the volunteers could set up. But because it was held out in an open field, someone had to spend the night to guard the herbs, so there were always a couple of women who would camp out in their cars—and then sometimes it would rain…”

The sale has grown to be such a popular event that shoppers every year line up around the parking lot at the break of dawn to be among the first inside.

“The long line of people around the church is what first made me notice the event back when I first moved to Webster Groves,” Mattingly recalls. “Last year, I arrived at the sale at 7:30 a.m., and they were already lined up, with some even sitting in lawn chairs. So last year, we started giving out numbers, so people didn’t have to feel committed to standing in line and they could wander around and visit with others. I think they appreciated that.”

Mattingly points out that, of the more than 10,000 plants available, all are produced by Missouri growers who meet the certification required by the state and grow organically or use all-natural materials. Other varieties new to the sale include Floral Spires Lavender basil (Ocimum basilicum), Cuban basil (Ocimum basilicum), Magic Mountain

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ROSEMARY COOKIES Courtesy of WGHS Cookbook c softened butter 1 c oil 1 c sugar 1 c confectioner’s sugar 2 eggs 1 t vanilla 1 t baking soda 1 t cream of tartar 4 c flour 2 T chopped fresh rosemary, or 2 t dried Combine all the ingredients, except the rosemary, in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. You may need to add a little flour if the dough appears sticky, adding a tablespoon at a time. Add the chopped rosemary and gently mix into the batter.

Form into small balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 375 degrees. Check after six minutes, turning the pan and baking another two to four minutes until the cookies are pale golden brown and firm to the touch. Baking time depends on how large you make your cookies. Makes six to eight dozen cookies.

WGHS’s Neita Heinzmann and Beth Mattingly

basil (Ocimum basilicum), Ruby Star purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Buena Vista lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), Banana mint (Mentha arvensis) and Mozart rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), just to name a few. Heirloom eggplants, peppers and tomatoes in an array of colors also are available. Other additions to the event this year are themed garden displays and a personal shopping service. This service, as well as entrance to the sale and parking, is free. This event is the WGHS’s only fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting student scholarships in herb-related studies, community projects, and the herb gardens at Hawken House in Webster Groves, Mudd’s Grove in Kirkwood and the History Village Herb Garden at Faust Park in Chesterfield, all of which the Society maintains.

“Herbs are so easy to grow here in St. Louis.

Some experts say that lavenders do not do well in Missouri because of our humidity—but I have been growing lavender here for many years; and as long as you don’t try to take care of it, it does wonderfully,” she laughs. “We do have 42 years of expertise, and if anyone who attends the sale has any questions about herbs, we will have an information table and volunteers floating around to help. And if one person doesn’t know the answer, there will be five other people there who will.”

And to attract the hummingbirds? Mattingly suggests another new variety to the sale: lion’s tail (Leonotis leonurus). “It has a brilliant orange bud, and the hummingbirds—and butterflies—love it!”

Rosemary cookies

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15. Arty movie 16. Cesspool 17. Sundae topper, perhaps 18. Center 19. The Garden of Earthly Delights, 1504 22. Biblical brother 23. Elephant’s weight, maybe 24. Altruist’s opposite 27. ‘Act your ___!’

29. Ponzi scheme, e.g.

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Down 1. Beat to a pulp 2. Small decorative box 3. ___ Like It Hot 4. Evaluate 5. Shade of green 6. Any thing?

7. 10 C-notes 8. A blonde, maybe 9. French soup ingredient 10. ‘What are the ___?’

11. CPU design strategy 12. Actor Green of Austin Powers

14. Waterlillies painter 20. Haunt 21. Merry Company artist 24. Dig 25. Bat droppings 26. Abalone 27. Fabled author?

28. Hidden valley 30. 2006 Adam Sandler movie 31. Bridal path 32. Distributed, with ‘out’ 34. Blemish 35. Equal 38. Synthetic fiber 39. Like free verse 44. Coveted 46. Like a pitcher’s perfect game 48. Noblemen 49. Pigtail, e.g.

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YOU ARE INVITED TO A SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Rabbi Philip Lazowski, PhD,

by Rabbi Philip Lazowski

born in 1930 near Vilna in Bielice, Poland (now Belarus), survived the Holocaust by hiding for almost three years in White Russian forests.

One Holocaust Survivor’s Journey

Sunday, April 21, 2013, 1:00 pm

Holocaust Museum and Learning Center Theater Jewish Federation Kopolow Building 12 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146

Several of Rabbi Lazowski’s publications will be available for sale and signing by the author.

Space is limited, and reservations are required.

Please call 314-442-3711 or email agoldfeder@jfedstl.org for reservations or further information.

Sponsored by the Holocaust Museum and Learning Center, in Memory of Gloria M. Goldstein, Maryville University, the Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library; with generous support of Susan K. Feigenbaum, Jay Pepose and family.

This event is generously underwritten by Dr. Susan Feigenbaum and Dr. Jay Pepose.

After immigrating to the United States in 1947, Rabbi Lazowski earned numerous degrees, including a Master of Science Degree from Yeshiva University’s Graduate School of Education, ordination as Rabbi by the Academy of Higher Jewish Learning, a Doctorate in Jewish Literatures from Jewish Teacher’s Seminary and People’s University and a Doctorate from the Jewish Theological Seminary. Rabbi Lazowski is currently Rabbi Emeritus at Beth Hillel Synagogue in Bloomfield, Connecticut.

Rabbi Lazowski has authored seven books, including his most recent publication, Power of Faith.

He and his wife, Ruth (Rabinowitz) Lazowski, also a Holocaust survivor, are blessed with three sons and seven grandchildren.

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DIV ER SIONS THROUGH 4/21 TROUBLE IN TAHITI Union Avenue Opera will present Leonard Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti, paired with an original Bernstein Cabaret. Various times. $30-$52. 361-2881 or unionavenueopera.org.

THROUGH 4/21

at Sports is on rotation at the Contemporary Art Museum.

An opening reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. April 24.

Free. 535-4660 or camstl.org.

4/21 BASILE: GREEK COMEDY Best known for the comedy series Growing Up Greek in America, Emmy Awardwinning comedian Basile will bring his stand-up show to the Touhill Performing Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. $10-$20.

516-4949 or touhill.org.

4/22 POWER IN CHECK: CHESS IN THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY See presidential chess sets on display at the World Chess Hall of Fame, and learn how chess has played a role in the American presidency since the administration of George Washington—from hosting successful players from around the world to utilizing the game as a metaphor for larger national and international issues. Free. 367-9243 ext. 105 or worldchesshof.org.

ST. LOUIS EARTH DAY FESTIVAL The 24th annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival will feature live music, cultural performances, local food and hand-on activities at The Muny grounds in Forest Park.

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 616-7354 or stlouisearthday.org.

4/23

THROUGH 4/26 LASERIUM Experience a colorful, cosmic laser show set to an eclectic soundtrack at Saint Louis Science Center’s Planetarium. Various times. $8, members; $10, non-members.

289-4424 or slsc.org.

THROUGH 5/5

NANDO PARRADO Maryville University’s 2012-13 Speakers Series comes to a close at Powell Hall with Nando Parrado, who will detail he and his rugby team’s harrowing two-month journey of survival following the 1972 plane crash in the Andes Mountains that became the premise for the film, Alive.

8 p.m. $285-$420, series subscription only. 534-1700 or stlouisspeakersseries.org.

BAD AT SPORTS A diverse and interactive set of exhibits by Chicagobased artist group Bad

WILD ABOUT CONSERVATION As part of the city’s Earth Day celebration, Saint Louis Zoo will host world-renowned biologists Thomas Lovejoy, founder of PBS’ Nature program, and Peter Raven, president emeritus of Missouri

THROUGH 5/3 HISTORIES IN AFRICA, 20 YEARS OF PHOTOGRAPHY Based in Kenya, photographer Elizabeth L. Gilbert has captured images of war, as well as ancient rituals of peoples of the Great Rift Valley. See the work on display at Webster University’s May Gallery. Free.

246-7673 or webster.edu.

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Botanical Garden, to discuss today’s most pressing conservation issues and the Children’s Eternal Rainforest project. Free. 6-9 p.m.

781-0900 or stlzoo.org.

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4/25-28 GREATER ST. LOUIS BOOK FAIR Millions of donated books—from kids’ books to rare novels, signed copies and coffee table art books, as well as CDs, DVDs and more—will be available at the 64th annual Greater St. Louis Book Fair at Macy’s West County Center in Des Peres. Free; $10 preview from 4-9 p.m. April 25. 993-1995 or stlouisbookfair.org.

4/26-27 ALL-MOZART Led by conductor Bernard Labadie and featuring Scott Andrews on clarinet, St. Louis Symphony will perform an array of Mozart works, including the mesmerizing Symphony No. 40. Various times. $30-$115. 534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.

RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET: DON QUIXOTE With music by Leon Minkus and choreography

by Marius Petipa, the Russian National Ballet will bring the epic classic Don Quixote to the stage of J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts. 8 p.m. $27-$55.

636-949-4433 or lindenwood.edu.

Dianne Reeves

SOULFUL SOUNDS THROUGH 4/20 GREATER ST. LOUIS JAZZ FESTIVAL Anat Cohen, Matt Wilson, Doc Severinson and his band, and more will headline the 10th annual Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival, presented at Touhill Performing Arts Center and Jazz St. Louis. Various times and costs. gsljazzfest.com or touhill.org.

4/24-27 JAMES CARTER WITH THE DR. LONNIE SMITH TRIO Acclaimed emerging saxophonist James Carter and veteran master organist Dr. Lonnie Smith and his trio will play at Jazz at the Bistro. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $15-$37. 534-1111 or jazzstl.org.

4/27 DIANNE REEVES Grammy Awardwinning jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves will sing at The Sheldon Concert Hall. 8 p.m. $15-$45. 534-1111 or thesheldon.org.

4/27 EARTH DAY EXPO Learn about urban agriculture, community gardens and backyard gardening from Kirkwood Living Green experts at the Farmers’ Market Greenway in Kirkwood.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 822-0084 or downtownkirkwood.com.

4/29 ERIC JEROME DICKEY The New York Times bestselling author will discuss and sign his new book, Decadence, at the St. Louis Public Library’s Central Branch Auditorium. 7 p.m. Free.

206-6779 or slpl.org.

CHECK THIS OUT VARIETY WEEK Celebrating 81 years of helping St. Louis kids with disabilities, Variety the Children’s Charity will hold its annual week of entertainment, including the Runway Lights Fashion Show on April 20 at Chase Park Plaza, the Fox2/KPLR 11 Call-A-Thon for Kids on April 23 and the Dinner with the Stars black tie gala featuring a performance

by Santana on April 27 at Peabody Opera House. April 20-27. varietystl.org.

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Radio Arts Foundation continued from page 6

American Diabetes Association continued from page 7

Kathleen Sitzer, Debra Carson, Allen Carl Larson

Gene Dobbs Bradford, Jennifer Stoffel Michelle Bain, Wayne Klenke

Dale and Jane Copens

Janet and Jimmy Williams

Cindy and Rodney Kinzinger

Kelly Patrick, Mary Ellen Everding

Katja Georgieff, Debra Larson, Kathleen Sitler, Persis Mehta

Bev and Don Strohmeyer

Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis continued from page 12

Dr. Henry Givens, Frankie Eichenberger, Ed Higgins

The Bach Society of Saint Louis continued from page 13

Elaine Curry, Erin Budde

Charles Anderson, Theodia Gillespie, Ben Lipman, Valarie Shultz-Wilson, Michael McMillan

Marty and Sally Higginbotham

Janet and Mark Bates

Jake Tackett, Spencer Stephens

Veronica Hilyard, Peggy Eggers, Jackquie Crawford

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Desco’s Colonial Marketplace continued from page 21 Colonial Marketplace a fitting addition to the surrounding Ladue and Clayton neighborhoods. The center boasts authentic materials, from real slate, copper cupolas and snow guards to brass door hardware and use of limestone in retaining walls and columns. “We’ve taken great care to ensure the center reflects the character of the area,” Schnuck notes. “Great attention is being paid to landscaping with tall Foster holly trees in Chippendale planter boxes, complementing the Chippendale fencing lining Ladue Road and the roof element.”

The repositioned plaza, now more energy-efficient and pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly, already is bustling with consumer traffic. And Schnuck predicts the convenience of the one-stop shopping experience will draw customers from across the region.

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Whether red wine is a special heart-healthy alcoholic beverage also remains open to question. “It is uncertain whether wine is more cardio-protective than other types of alcohol and likely that the type of alcohol is not as important as the amount of alcohol consumed and the pattern of intake,” Patel notes.

As scientists continue to study red wine, reservatrol and a vast array of other dietary components that may affect cardiovascular health and longevity, Janosik sums up her advice: “Everything in moderation.”

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We’re searching for our next pint-sized ambassador to star in a May 31 Ladue News Fashion Shoot with Fashion Editor Katie Yeadon!

Submit your candidate via Facebook, or vote for your favorite.

Voting ends Friday, May 10, at 5 p.m.

A panel of LN judges will determine the winner from the top 10 vote-getters. Find out more on facebook.com/laduenews.

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Here Comes the Bride…

Since 1955

…and the groom, the groomsmen, the bridesmaids, the cake and the flowers…

You Get the Idea!

Celebrating 58 Years

Join the celebration to honor the 2013 Women of Achievement

A Year

of st. louis

WEDDiNGs COMING MAY 17, 2013 Ladue News is looking for photographs of your wedding day to appear in ‘A Year of St. Louis Weddings.’ If you said ‘I do’ in the past 12 months, send us some of your favorite shots in any/all of the following categories:

Bride and Groom Bridal Gown Bridesmaids/Groomsmen Children Cake flowers

Kim Eberlein Sheila Greenbaum Margaret E. Israel Sally Katzif Veronica McDonnell Merry Mosbacher Peggy Nelson Brenda D. Newberry Marian Nunn Vida Goldman Prince

Women of Achievement Luncheon

Thursday, May 2, 2013

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel St. Louis Ballroom 11:00 a.m. Reception with Cash Bar 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Luncheon Tickets: $60 each with seating at tables of ten (Reservations required)

Make Your Reservations Now! Send checks to:

Women of Achievement c/o MAC Meetings and Events 801 North Second Street, Suite 302 St. Louis, MO 63102 For more information, call 314-421-2005

Include the couple’s name, wedding date and photographer, and make sure everyone in the picture is identified. Submissions will be accepted until Monday, May 6, and we’ll publish as many as space allows in our May 17 issue.

Email photos to Katherine Comfort-Mason at KComfort-Mason@laduenews.com Please include LN WEDDINGS in the subject line.

Ideal photo size is at least 1MB.

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ESTATE SALES HEIRLOOM Sat. & Sunday, April 20-21 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. #'s on Friday (10 a.m. to Noon) AMAZING WILDWOOD SALE 5,000 sq. ft. Home Loaded!

Many S.W. Bronzes, Original Artwork, Native American Jewelry. Large Case Knife Collection. Thomas Kinkade and Quality Books.

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KROCKENBERGER CONSTRUCTION, INC 30 Years Construction Experience Specializing in Interior Finishing.

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LAWN & GARDEN Time for Some

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Over 20 years of providing quality commercial & residential gardening services.

Complete garden design, planting, and maintenance.

We offer environmentally safe, organic gardening methods that peacefully coexist with Mother Nature. Fully insured.

Call (314)961-6380 www.floraandfaunaltd.com

LAWN & GARDEN

LAWN & GARDEN

Get your BBQ grill ready for Spring & Baseball Cookouts!

Treat yourself to a clean, healthy grill this season.

Our steam bath process helps remove greasy buildup and harmful carcinogens.

Grill healthier, better tasting food.

Call Steve 314-452-7192 or visit www.bbqgrillco.com

SPRING YARD & GARDEN CLEANUP SPECIALIST! Leaves, Limbs, Weeds and Overgrowth Removed. 20+ Years Exp; Thorough & Affordable!

Charles 314-448-1051

Everything for Your Property.

Specialize in Design & Construction of Brick & Stone Walks, Walls, Patios & Pool Decks. 33 Yrs. Exp. Call George 314-567-6066

314 771 1077 GARDEN KEEPERS GARDEN SERVICES Design ï Install ï Maintain Years of Experience Owner and Operator Jim 314-497-2120 Specializing in Perennials & Annuals

CURT'S COMPLETE LAWN and Garden Services FOR LESS!!! Spring Cleanup Special, Lawn Mowing, Mulching, Bed Maintenance, Trimming Shrubs, Power Washing, Patios & Other Honey Do Jobs Done Right!

Call Curt at 314-686-2072 MOUND CITY GARDENS Landscape Design & Construction Formal & Natural Landscapes Soil Preparation ï Drainage Work Natural Rock Work Rain Gardens ï Water Features Call 314-280-0498 or visit: facebook.com/moundcitygardens JOHN'S SHORTCUTS Lawn Care Service & Maintenance.

Grass Cutting, Fertilization & Mulching. Free Estimates.

20+ Years In Family Business John 314-602-2757 Michael Flynn Landscaping Natural Stone Walls, Walks & Patios.

Paver Walks, Patios & Driveways, Retaining Walls, Accent Boulders.

Please Call 314-243-6784

Bendas Oriental Rugs

CARDINAL TICKETS Share Our Great Seats!

Seeking partners for our 3rd base suite, Diamond Box and Infield Box seats.

Call Jen at 614-218-3884 www.SuitePartners.com Our Suite is available for your special event!

2845 VICTOR

INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE Carpets & Modern Furniture 7505 Delmar Blvd @ Hanley

MASONRY/CONCRETE COMPLETE CONCRETE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks, Pool Deck, Stamped Concrete, Decorative Designs, Concrete Restoration. Free Estimates.

Quality! Integrity! Excellence!

314-620-0016 Now Accepting Visa & MC

SERVICES Fantastic Renovation Located in the Historic South City.

Upscale Renovation! 4BR, 2.5BA Open House April 21 2:00 - 4:30pm

4660 PERSHING

PAINTING DECK STAINING

BY BRUSH ONLY

314-852-5467 314-846-649 www.cedarbeautiful.com

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TICKETS

314-862-4410

Cedar Beautiful

NEW PLANT VARIETIES GARDEN RENOVATIONS MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS EXPERIENCED, AFFORDABLE

RUGS

Tues-Sat 10-5 Appt Recommended

No Spraying ï No Rolling ï No Mess Specializing in Hardwood Decks Work Guaranteedï Insured ï Ref's NO MONEY DOWN

SPRING 2013 GARDENING

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

ASTON - PARKER PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal Staining & Powerwashing Insured & 30 Years Experience Free Estimates 314-766-2952 314-766-2962 alstonparker@hotmail.com

JC PAINTS Interior/Exterior Painting Reliable, Clean & Reasonable.

Insured.

Call John for a free estimate 314-703-2794

MASTER ARTISANS INC. Quality Prep & Painting Wall Glazing, Marbleizing, Graining, Murals & More. www.masterartisansinc.com Jeff Baumgartner 636.225.5244 PAINTING, REMODELING, Carpentry, Wood Rot Repair, Tile Work, Flooring, Decks and Arbors.

17 years exp. Free estimates.

Call Kent at 314-398-2898 kenthallowell@yahoo.com

Fabulous Turn of The Century Home. Over 3500 sf. Upgraded Baths, Kitchen and More.

5BR, 3BA plus 2 - 1.5 baths.

Courtyard style backyard with large hot tub. This is a Must See!!

For More Information Contact Andreal Hoosman Haywood Realty Group "Making Dreams Happen" 314-477-9338

FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200 AM

361 SQ FT $650 PER MONTH Contact: Ellen Suppiger Mannion

WHAT'S FOR DINNER? Dinner is Served, Personal Chef Service will Plan Menus, Grocery Shop and Prepare Meals in Your Home for You to Enjoy at Your Convenience.

Alison Brinker, Registered Dietitian 314-845-2709

Balke Brown Transwestern 314-880-0426 314-440-4030

LAKE MICHIGAN Waterfront Homes for Sale Go To Andreacrossman.com or Call 616-355-6387 Andrea Crossman

314-770-1500 www.yuckos.com

TREES

Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial Tree Removal, Brush Removal, Pruning, Plant Healthcare, Deadwooding, Deep Root Fertilization, Stump Grinding, Cabling & Storm Cleanup Over 40 Years Experience For a free estimate call 314-426-2911 or e-mail us at info@buntonmeyerstl.com

The Standard in Tree and Lawn Care Free Estimates by Certified Arborists Emergency Service - Insured

314.821.2665 www.raystreeservice.com

Mark Twain Plaza I Bldg Suite 305-J Edwardsville, IL 62025

SIMPLE MOVES We Specialize In Small Moves.

We charge by the hour or the piece, house to house or room to room. Bonded & Insured.

Packing Available.

314-963-3416 www.simplemovesstl.com

Trees Trimmed & Removed

GILLS TREE SERVICE • Stone Retaining Walls • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured

(636) 274-1378

314-725-6159 Tim Gamma B.S. Horticulture Board Certified Master Arborist

LOT FOR SALE 12531 Ridgefield Dr in Des Peres Beautiful Corner Lot Ready for Your Dream Home. Quick Access to Shopping, Schools and I270.

110' X 151' Paul 314-775-7263

Yucko's Your Poop Scoop 'n Service Free Estimates - No Contracts

MR. MOM'S HOME SERVICES: Window & Gutter Cleaning, Decks, Fencing, Houses, Concrete Power Washed and Sealed.

Painting.

Insured.

314-831-5597

$ CASH 4 OLD STUFF $ ————Light Hauling———— We Cleanup, Haul Away and/or purchase: Garage, Estate and Moving Sales!

Also, Warehouse, Business & Storage Locker Leftovers!

PET SERVICES THE WELL BEHAVED PET....

For all your home training needs.

New Puppy, Puppy Mill, Rescue Dogs or Behavioral Problems.

OH, DON'T FORGET THE CAT!!!!

Call me, I can help.

Laura @ 636-456-9993

DISORGANIZED? STRESSED? MOVING? FILES IN SHAMBLES? Margery Miller & Assoc.

Organizational Consultants 636-230-6683 We help put order in your life. óóóóóóóóóóóóóóó THE MOVING MANAGER ....managing the details door to door. A personalized service to organize & oversee your residential or business move.

Margery Miller & Assoc.

636-230-6683

For Sale By Owner

DOWNTOWN PARKING LOT Approx. 65 parking spaces. SE corner 14th & Martin Luther King. Contact Teresa 314-556-6360

ALLEN'S HAULING SERVICE 15, 20 and 30 Yard Trash Containers. Hauling Service.

No Job Too Big Or Small.

Any Type of Trash Removal.

314-621-0481 or 581-7274 BRIAN'S HAULING "U Name It & We Haul It" 7 Days a Week - Same Day Appliances, Brush, Clean Outs, Demo, Basement & Garage, Etc. Brian 314-740-1659

Fertilization, Trimming, Pruning, & Spraying

www.gammatree.com

BAUMANN TREE Professional Service at an Affordable Price.

Call Michael Baumann for a Free Estimate and Property Inspection at 636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!

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TUCKPOINTING

20+ Years Experience ALL WORK GUARANTEED Complete Home Tuckpointing Spot Tuckpointing w/ Color Match Chimney Repair & Rebuilding Patio & Sidewalk Repair Insured tuckpointingandmasonry.com 314-352-4222 MC & VISA ACCEPTED

serving St. Louis for over 25 years

Mortar Color Matching Brick Cleaning

Bricklaying

Stone Work Power Washing

WINDOWS

Caulking

Waterproofing & Sealing Custom Color Pool Caulking

WINDOWS

M & P WINDOW WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Reasonable Rates, Free Estimate, Angie's List, Insured, Dependable, Years of Experience & References.

Call Paul, 314-805-6102 or Mark, 314-805-7367

AMBASSADOR WINDOW CLEANING Angie's List Award Winner Serving St. Louis' Finest Homes Since 1991 636-498-6006

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MASSEY TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY Tuckpointing with Color Match.

Chimney, Brick & Stone Repair.

Cleaning & Caulking. BBB-A+ $50 off $500+ 314-486-3303 masseytuckpointing.com

314-772-0190 danmilbournconstruction.com

VACATION RENTALS

Chimney & Complete Houses, Spot Tuckpointing with Color Match.Brick & Stone Repair. Flagstone & Patio Repair. Basement Waterproofing. Caulking, Silicon Waterproofing. Powerwashing.

Prompt Free Est. Fully Insured.

314-645-8991 or 636-947-2133 Member of BBB & A+ MC or Visa Accepted

SAUGATUCK DOUGLAS, MI 121 Lake Shore Dr. Charming Cottage, 5BR, 2BA, View of Lake, Large Screen Porch, Fireplace, Private Beach, $2500 Weekly. Call For Availability.

Hack Allen 314-644-4143 ï 314-517-4143

WANTED ROBERTSVILLE ESTATE AUCTION CO. Entire Estates or Just Down Sizing Cash Buyout or Consignment For Onsite Evaluation Call 314-229-9274 ï 636-675-5566 www.robertsvilleauction.com COLLECTOR WISHES TO PURCHASE Gun Collections - Old and New Antiques of Any Type Fishing Tackle Call Steve Lapin 314-571-9427

22 Years in Business!

8 Consecutive Service Award Winner '05-'12. Solid Tuckpointing & Spotpointing with Color Match.

Chimney, Stone, Caulking, Brick Repair, & Waterproofing. Prompt Free Estimates. Fully Insured. A+ BBB 2011 Torch Award Winner (314) 645-1387 mirellituckpointing.com Credit Cards Accepted

VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY Inherited old jewelry from the 40's?

Looking to buy Jewelry in excellent condition as well as signed pieces.

314-651-1052

RECORDS WANTED

For advertising information:

Cash Paid For 33, 45, 78 rpm records. House Calls Made.

Call Bob 636-296-5240

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SPRING INTO MARY BETH’S NEW LISTINGS! JUST LISTED

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Bay Windows, Fireplace, Deck, Fin w/o lower level,

2 Patios, Pavillion, Porte-cochere & 4 Car Garage.

Walk-out LL, Flat yard.

2 Car Garage

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