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CONTENTS SOCIETY FOR THE PAST FEW WEEKS, WE’VE ENCOURAGED OUR WEEKLY contributors (see p. 4) to share what they love most about their moms—and themes began to emerge: elegance, kindness, courage, confidence, intelligence, humility, honesty, lovingness and so on... So, it’s not surprising that these are the same characteristics that made the list of ‘The 10 Understated Qualities of a Truly Beautiful Woman,’ as compiled recently by famed California psychologist Sherrie Campbell.

The title of the list itself couldn’t be more appropriate when describing the way most of us feel about our mothers. To be truly beautiful means to eclipse external beauty. We’ve all seen our moms through the good and bad—and for some us, a few of those times have been downright devastating. Yet, we’ve watched our mothers transcend these challenges and overcome difficulties with selflessness beyond belief.

You are more than what you see in the mirror, concludes the good doctor, who adds, Who you are internally is the marker of your impact on the world.

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On this Mother’s Day, we honor our moms, who have shown us the meaning of true beauty.

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HE REGIONAL ARTS COMMISSION celebrated its 30th anniversary, along with a send-off to retiring longtime executive director Jill McGuire.

Some 300 guests from various arts and culture organizations, and civic and corporate groups, gathered to celebrate the milestone at The Chase Park Plaza. Since 1985, RAC has awarded more than 6,500 grants totaling almost $90 million to support nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and individual artists. The evening’s co-chairs were Carolyn Losos and Helene Epstein.

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442 Holmes Place - Webster Groves Charm abounds in this Victorian Century Home. From the moment you step into the wrap around front porch, you will fall in love. The living room with period millwork and dining room, enhanced with built-in cabinetry and a bay window, flow together. The same is true of the open, updated kitchen and cozy sitting room with a wood-burning fireplace. Highlighted by granite counters, custom cabinetry and a center island, the kitchen invites you to step out onto the veranda-style porch. $349,900 OPEN SATURDAY 1 - 4!

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8914 Hilltop Manor Drive - Olivette Charm starts from the moment you enter, with upgraded Acacia hardwood floors, vaulted great room, see-through fireplace, plantation shutters and more. The first floor master boasts a fireplace, "spa-like" bath, deck access and hot tub…your very own Shangri La. The gourmet kitchen is another joy with granite counters, custom cabinets and premium appliances. The finished lower level with a bedroom and full bath further enhances the appeal. $389,900

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827 Queen Anne Place - Glendale An open floor plan accented with neutral decor, hardwood floors, beautiful windows and renovated bathrooms provides the appeal you seek, while four bedrooms, comfortable living space and a finished lower level deliver the space you desire. The fabulous kitchen boasts pretty white cabinetry and is sure to be a favorite room. Finally, be sure to enjoy the inviting screened porch and patio. $260,000

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NEW LISTING! An attractive curb appeal, along with spacious living areas, makes this the one you will want to call home. The huge kitchen has French doors to a deck and access to the laundry/mudroom. All four bedrooms are generously sized, including the master suite with a walk-in closet and luxury bath. The perfect place to unwind, the lower level boasts a custom bar/kitchen area, rec room, wine closet, full bath and an additional bedroom.

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NEW LISTING! Intelligent attention to detail and sophisticated design has resulted in remarkable spaces, such as the updated kitchen equipped with all the bells and whistles that today’s gourmet cook desires! The heated sunroom is sure to delight. A fifth bedroom with its own bath sits above the garage, making it ideal for overnigh guests. Outside is prime for entertaining with an updated deck and Jacuzzi tub. OPEN SUNDAY 12 - 2!

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NEW LISTING! This Isadore Shank, mid-century contemporary will surely grab your attention. A cavernous great room has an impressive window surround and beautiful beamed ceiling....practically inviting you to invite friends and family over. The walkout lower level adds to the living space with a wet bar and access to the incredible outdoor space. There are plenty to entertain or relax, most notable the large outdoor patio surrounded by nature and botanical wonder.

5. 15 Portland Drive • Frontenac

$895,000

Custom built by Higginbotham, this home offers superior quality, attention to detail, extensive millwork and beautiful hardware throughout. The first floor features large rooms, wood floors, as well as a stunning sunroom that overlooks the lush backyard and pool. The main floor master and its updated bath, along with four additional bedrooms upstairs are spacious and inviting. The finished lower level with newer full bath is the perfect spot to relax.

6. 4 Dromara Road • Ladue

$2,395,000

Sophisticated design and wonderful attention to detail unite in this sublime sanctuary with custom landscaping, patios and pool. The kitchen offers granite, polished stone floor, coffee station/wet bar and premium appliances. Breathtaking living room is accented with impeccable craftsmanship and inspired design. Additional features include a remarkable study, lower level family room, wine cellar, solarium with dressing rooms, three-car garage and an expansive backyard.

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$2,950,000

2425 Alpine Lake Drive (Innsbrook).

$239,000

1950 Log Cabin Lane (Ladue).

$2,799,000

117 Woodridge Road (Kirkwood).

$232,900

4 Dromara Road (Ladue).

$2,395,000

405 Oak Tree Drive (Webster Groves).

$198,000

6 West Geyer (Frontenac).

$1,599,000

1128 Dougherty Ferry (Kirkwood).

$195,000

15 Country Life Acres (Country Life Acres). $1,499,000

438 Sunningwell Drive (Webster Groves).

$189,000

5 Kings Pond Road (Glendale).

2415 Sarthe Court (Maryland Heights).

$189,000

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14780 Sugarwood Trail (Chesterfield).

$1,395,000

1428 Woodland Drive (Richmond Heights). $187,900

2810 Stonington Place (Frontenac).

$1,250,000

273 Wanderfern Woods (Innsbrook).

$159,900

1 Masonridge Court (Town & Country).

$1,195,000

2312 Hilton Avenue (Brentwood).

$134,900

18503 Great Meadow Road (Wildwood). $1,249,000

3629 Sulphur Avenue (St. Louis).

$134,900

2 Mayfair Road (Ladue).

$1,195,000

8310 Ardsley Drive (Bel-Nor).

$133,480

6 Kehrs Mill Glen Court (Chesterfield).

$1,100,000

1040 North Rock Hill (Rock Hill).

2603 Wild Plum Valley (Catawissa).

$989,000

23 Picardy Lane (Ladue).

$899,000

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$859,000

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$1,550,000

43 Chesterfield Lakes Road (Chesterfield). $829,000 11511 Cragwold Road (Sunset Hills).

$825,000

14417 Rue De Gascony Ct. (Chesterfield). $599,900

34 Burroughs Lane (Ladue).

$749,000

1575 Dietrich Chase Lane (Ballwin).

411 Algonquin Place (Webster Groves).

$659,900

200 South Brentwood Blvd #5D (Clayton). $475,000

131 Carriage Square (Creve Coeur).

$575,000

14410 Open Meadow Court, Unit W (Chesterfield).

1323 Mallet Hill (Ellisville).

$550,000

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$255,000

409 Bates Street (New Haven).

$495,000

1965 Grinnell Terrace (Maryland Heights). $244,900

9324 Berry Avenue (Rock Hill).

$489,000

208 Ambridge Court #201 (Chesterfield).

1811 Boaz Avenue (Kirkwood).

$399,900

900 South Hanley Road #7D, Clayton).

$232,500

7440 Stanford Avenue (University City).

$379,000

5635 Waterman #31 (St. Louis).

$159,900

$239,500

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$364,900

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$154,900

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$329,000

615 Clara Avenue #14 (CWE).

$135,000

15807 Kersten Ridge (Chesterfield).

$312,000

1614 Oriole Lane (Brentwood).

$114,900

4459 Nebraska (St. Louis).

$89,900

$269,000

4355 Maryland Avenue #431 (St. Louis).

$75,000

807 Crescent Oaks Court (Valley Park).

$260,000

2506 Creve Coeur Mill #9 (Maryland Heights).

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$252,000

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3527 Post Valley (O’ Fallon).

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1035 Price School Lane (Ladue).

$1,100,000

2600 Gurney Court (St. Louis).

$243,000

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$1,095,000

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L U M N I , PA R E N T S A N D community members gathered for an evening of art, music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to benefit the Ladue Education Foundation. The foundation supplements public education funding of the Ladue School District for a variety of programs and projects, many focusing on important STEM-related curriculum. Guests had the opportunity to peruse the many silent and live auction items, as well as enjoy music and video installations in the unique environment of Shock City Studios in Benton Park.

Many of the donated artworks for the auction were significant pieces, including artwork from Ernest Trova, as well as from a variety of local artists.

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The Four Seasons downtown hosted this year’s gala, where the Community Superhero Award was presented to civic and business leader Barry Cervantes, a longtime supporter of the organization’s mission.

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RESIDENTIAL HOMES 422 HEATHERMOOR COURT, St. Albans. $749,000 3 WHITFIELD LANE, Ladue. $725,000 5291 WESTMINSTER PLACE, CWE. $645,000 2640 RYCROFT COURT, Chesterfield. $595,000 978 CHAPEL OAKS, Frontenac. $595,000 1623 ASHFORD OAKS COURT, Wildwood. $589,900 2201 ARSENAL STREET, St. Louis. $549,900 12674 CONWAY ROAD, Creve Coeur. $540,000 486 HICKORY TRACE, St. Albans. $538,500 12310 HIBLER ROAD, Creve Coeur. $521,000 208 TIMBER TRACE, St. Albans. $465,000 26 WAVERTON DRIVE, Ladue. $459,000 1215 MISSISSIPPI AVENUE, Lafayette Square. $450,000 6926 PERSHING AVENUE, University City. $419,900 41 LOG HILL LANE, Ballwin. $379,900 841 PHEASANT WOODS DRIVE, Manchester. $359,900 1009 S. MCKNIGHT ROAD, Richmond Heights. $349,900 7745 DELMAR BOULEVARD, University City. $324,900 10 MABEL LANE, Saint Albans. $309,900 13675 EVERGREEN GLEN DRIVE, St. Louis. $300,000 1156 VINETTA DRIVE, Des Peres. $299,000 3022 SUMMERFIELD MANOR, Mehlville Schools. $250,000 140 SPRING BRANCH ROAD, Troy. $250,000 12141 LAND O LAKES DRIVE, St. Louis. $245,000 1745 BRIARMANOR DRIVE, Lake St. Louis. $229,675 1040 GOLDEN ORCHARD DRIVE, O’Fallon. $225,000

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An addition off the three-car attached garage includes office/Au Pair suite, second two-car garage [connects via a breeze way], pool changing room and full bath. Whole house lighting system, [interior & exterior], whole house Russ Sound audio system controls 7 zones, closed circuit security system, 5 zoned HVAC, waterfall and pond feature, Gunite pool, and 8 person Hot Springs hot tub. Cigar room has own ventilation system. The list just doesn’t end. Such a unique opportunity!

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MANCHESTER | $359,900 841 Pheasant Woods Drive 4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths Susan Hurley 314.308.6636

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HE AMERICAN RED CROSS Greater St. Louis Region recently honored local individuals who performed heroic deeds to help someone in critical need. KSDK’s Kay Quinn and St. Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson served as emcees for the event. Event co-chairs were Jennifer Schnelting and Chandra Bolin.

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HE BACH SOCIETY OF SAINT Louis’ annual gala offered a taste of classical music and fine cuisine in the contemporary ambiance of Windows on Washington. The Radio Arts Foundation’s Kathy Lawton-Brown served as the evening’s mistress of ceremonies. Co-chairs for this year’s event were Lauren Brickler and Andrew Martin.

The evening began with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and a silent auction. Shortly thereafter, a sumptuous dinner was served, and guests were treated to musical entertainment by the Bach Society Chorus and the 2014-15 Young Artists.

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RIENDS AND SUPPORTERS OF THE local Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America recently gathered for the agency’s 25th Annual Orchid AAFAir gala. Held at the Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel, the event featured silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing and an honoree presentation, during which the organization recognized longtime supporters Marilyn Horst and Chris Geronsin. Funds raised will support the life-saving programs that AAFA-STL provides to the St. Louis community.

Co-chairs were Dr. James and Patricia Wedner.

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‌ he URBAN LEAGUE T OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS has announced this year’s honorees for its annual Salute to Women in Leadership Gala. They are: AMIE NEEDHAM (Civic Leadership), BRENDA McCAIN (Urban League CEO of the Year), DEBORAH CATCHINGSSMITH (Civic Leadership), DENISE TURNER (Urban League Guild Member of the Year), TIFFANY ANDERSON (Educational Leadership), HAZEL MALLORY (Urban League Employee of the Year), MARY ANN WAGNER (Media Leadership), MARY THOMAS (Civic Leadership); MARYLEN MANN (Civic Leadership), Marylen Mann is among the recipients of REBECCAH BENNETT this year’s Salute to Women in Leadership awards from the Urban League.

(Civic Leadership), and the Rev. TRACI BLACKMON (Civic Leadership). In addition, R&B singer/songwriter ANGELA WINBUSH and college women’s basketball legend CHERYL MILLER will each be honored with the national Lifetime Achievement Award.

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A former Marquette H.S. football player and wilderness survival expert will be featured in the Discovery Channel show, Naked and Afraid. In the episode airing on Sunday, May, 10, at 9 p.m. St. Louis time, ZACK BUCK is dropped in the Rupununi Savannah of Guyana, along with a female survivalist.

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A Clayton H.S. senior is the recipient of a prestigious journalism award for her article on Ferguson. GWYNETH HENKE has been awarded the Robert F. Kennedy High School Journalism Award (print category) for her article, Eyes on Ferguson, which appeared as the cover story of Clayton High’s Globe Newsmagazine last September. Gwyneth, who serves as the paper’s co-editor-in-chief, examined different perspectives from those impacted by the unrest in Ferguson.

Gwyneth was notified of her selection by a phone call from RFK’s widow, ETHEL KENNEDY, who also will present her with the award during a special ceremony in Washington later this month.

Another kudos...this time, to Cor Jesu Academy senior ALICIA MEEHAN, who has received the two highest writing awards given at this year’s national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: the Gold Key Award and the American Voices Medal. Alicia won for her essay, Paradise Lost: American Industry, Racial Divide, and the Decline of East St. Louis, a composition she completed in American Studies as a junior. She’ll be recognized at a ceremony in New York City’s Carnegie Hall in June. Previous recipients of the 90-year-old Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program include literary greats such as STEPHEN KING, TRUMAN CAPOTE, SYLVIA PLATH and KEN BURNS.

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ROM A YOUNG ATHLETE WITH A SPORTS injury to a child with a fracture or a newborn with a congenital abnormality, the orthopedic specialists at the new St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center (CSCC) are equipped to treat young patients’ needs.

P hys i c i a n s o f Wa s h i n g to n Un ive rs i ty Orthopedics will be part of the staff at the CSCC, a full-service pediatric outpatient center by St. Louis Children’s Hospital in collaboration with Washington University.

The center, set to open next month at Mason Road and Highway 40/I-64, will be a ‘one-stop shop’ for treatment, with on-site radiology, casting and splinting, three outpatient operating rooms, and physicians in the full range of pediatric specialties.

Same-day, outpatient surgeries, as well as nonoperative care for pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine conditions will be available at the center.

Conditions treated will include sports injuries and fractures, bowleg, knock knee, club foot, flat feet, vertical talus, hip dysplasia and upper extremity disorders. Specialists available at the center include pediatric orthopedic surgeons Drs. Mark Miller, Jeffrey Nepple, Matthew Dobbs, Lindley Wall and Charles Goldfarb, and non-surgical sports medicine specialists Drs. Mark Halstead, Joy English, Devyani Hunt, Heidi Prather and Terra Blatnik.

For streamlined treatment of kids to adolescents in sports, the facility will offer the Young Athlete Center. “The goal is to provide multidisciplinary care for every aspect of the young athlete, from orthopedic surgery to care from a non-operative sports medicine standpoint, as well as physical therapy, sports-related concussion evaluations, sports psychology and nutrition, that is not easy for patients to otherwise access,” Nepple explains.

Specialists will treat fractures, traumatic injuries to ligaments and overuse injuries. Prevention

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and education through parents, coaches and the patients themselves also will be a component of treatment at the center, he adds.

The variety of world-class orthopedic specialists offering same-day treatment at the convenient West County location will set the center apart, Nepple says. “It’s a one-stop shop where we’ll take care of every aspect of what the patient needs.” The center’s full range of services also will minimize emergency room visits, Miller notes. But if patients are in need of further care, comprehensive pediatric orthopedic services still are available at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

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At A Neighborhood Near You A Ladue News Special Section

BY BRITTANY NAY

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ST. LOUIS BLUESWEEK FESTIVAL MAY 24-25, TIMES VARY | CHESTERFIELD AMPHITHEATER Celebrates the city’s rich blues history with blues bands and barbecue. bluesweek.com

SUMMER CONCERTS SERIES TIMES AND DATES VARY | FAUST PARK The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce presents the 28th season of Summer Concerts, featuring food trucks and tunes from Bob Kuban Band (June 2); The Scott Laytham and Karl Holmes Duo (June 9); Rockin’ Chair (June 16); Volcanic Ash (June 23); Spectrum (June 30); The Yessir! Band (July 14); Fanfare (July 21): Encore Band (July 28); Trilogy (Aug. 4); Billy Peek (Aug. 11). chesterfieldmochamber.com

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS DATES VARY, 8 P.M. | CHESTERFIELD AMPHITHEATER Relax under the stars with screenings of The Lego Movie (June 5); Planes: Fire and Rescue (June 12); and Big Hero 6 (July 17). chesterfieldamphitheater.com

SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Creve Coeur Farmers Market

FARMERS MARKET MAY 9-OCTOBER, SATURDAYS, 8 A.M.-NOON | 12320 OLIVE BLVD. Shop local produce, flowers and herbs, as well as handmade jewelry and upcycled farm art. creve-coeur.org

FLICKS ON THE FAIRWAY TIMES AND DATES VARY | CREVE COEUR GOLF COURSE Family-friendly movie nights will feature Big Hero 6 (May 30); Frozen (July 25); and Guardians of the Galaxy (Aug. 29). creve-coeur.org

HEART TO HEART RUN/WALK JUNE 6, 8 A.M. | 300 N. NEW BALLAS ROAD Choose among a 5K or 10K run, or a 1.5-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk. creve-coeur.org

SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK DATES VARY, 6 P.M. | MILLENIUM PARK Enjoy food truck fare and live music from Mr. Wizard (June 11); Groove Thang (Aug. 6); and Nashvegas (Sept. 26). creve-coeur.org

CREVE COEUR NIGHT OUT JUNE 16 | LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS Join your neighborhood for a block party. creve-coeur.org

TIMES AND DATES VARY | CHESTERFIELD AMPHITHEATER Dance to the music of local bands, including Dirty Muggs (June 6), The Strumbells (June 20), Contagious (July 11), King of Pain Sounds of Summer (July 11), Steven Lee Olsen (Aug. 8), 7 Bridges: The Ultimate EAGLES Experience (Aug. 22); and Rattle and Hum (Oct. 3). chesterfieldamphitheater.com

CHESTERFIELD WINE & JAZZ FESTIVAL JUNE 27, 3:30-10:30 P.M. | CHESTERFIELD AMPHITHEATER Hear contemporary, straight-ahead and fusion jazz while sampling a variety of wines. chesterfieldjazzfestival.com

NIGHT WAVES POOL PARTY JULY 31, 8-10 P.M. | CHESTERFIELD FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER Middle-school students are invited to enjoy music and games. chesterfield.mo.us

TASTE OF ST. LOUIS SEPT. 18-20, TIMES VARY | CHESTERFIELD AMPHITHEATER Get a taste of the city’s best food, art, music and culture with more than 30 restaurants, A Grand Tasting Event, Culinary Competitions, an Art & Wine Walk, the Chef Battle Royale, live music and Kid City. tastestl.com

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ST. LOUIS SCOTTISH GAMES AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL

JUNE 25-28, TIMES VARY | DE SMET JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL A carnival midway, a parade, live entertainment and children’s activities will highlight Creve Coeur Days. creve-coeur.org

SEPT. 25-26 TIMES VARY | CHESTERFIELD VALLEY Experience Highland competitions, sheepdog trials, sword fighting and more. stlouis-scottishgames.com

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NIGHT WAVES POOL PARTY JUNE 4, 8-10 P.M. | MANCHESTER AQUATIC CENTER Middle-school students are invited to enjoy music and games. manchestermo.gov

SNORES & S’MORES JUNE 12-13, 5 P.M.-9 A.M. | SCHROEDER PARK Camp out under the stars and enjoy games, dinner, S’mores and more. manchestermo.gov

LUAU AT THE POOL JUNE 12, 6:30-8:30 P.M. | MANCHESTER AQUATIC CENTER Join in on the family-friendly fun at a Hawaiian-themed pool party, followed by a movie at the amphitheater. manchestermo.gov

SUMMER CONCERTS JUNE 5, AUG. 7; 7-10 P.M. | SCHROEDER PARK AMPHITHEATER The summer concert series will feature Griffin and the Gargoyles and Spin the Bottle. manchestermo.gov

MANCHESTER ARTS COUNCIL CONCERTS JUNE 14, JULY 12, AUG. 16 | SCHROEDER PARK AMPHITHEATER The Manchester Community Band will play three summer concerts. manchestermo.gov

PARTY IN THE PARK JULY 4, 6 P.M. | SCHROEDER PARK A Fourth of July celebration will include a concert by Butch Wax and the Hollywoods, followed by fireworks. manchestermo.gov

DIVE & JIVE JULY 24, 6 P.M. | MANCHESTER AQUATIC CENTER Enjoy games, summer tunes and a showing of The Lego Movie on an inflatable screen. manchestermo.gov

MANCHESTER HOMECOMING CELEBRATION Luau at the Pool

SEPT. 11-13, TIMES VARY | SCHROEDER PARK The 29th annual event will feature a homecoming parade, local fare, live entertainment, a doggie paddle party, carnival rides and more. manchestermo.gov

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BALLWIN DAYS

WILDWOOD CONCERT SERIES

JUNE 4-7, TIMES VARY | VLASIS PARK The 38th annual festival will feature live music by the Marshall Tucker Band, carnival rides, a parade, a dog show, a Kid’s Korner, fireworks and more. ballwindays.com

MAY 15, JUNE 19, JULY 17, SEPT. 11, 6:45-8 P.M. | TOWN CENTER PLAZA Listen to local bands, including BritBeat (May 15); Fabulous Motown Revue (June 19); Dr. Zhivegas (July 17); and FatPocket (Sept. 11). cityofwildwood.com

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DATES VARY | NEW BALLWIN PARK Hear family-friendly shows from Bill Forness & One More Round: A Tribute to Johnny Cash (June 10); The Woo Daddies (June 24); The Yessir!

Band (July 15) and The Decades (Aug. 5). ballwin.mo.us

LATE MAY-EARLY OCTOBER, SATURDAYS, 8:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. TOWN CENTER PLAZA Find fresh food and hear live music at the farmers market. cityofwildwood.com

TWILIGHT SWIMS

GREEN ROCK TRAIL CHALLENGE

JUNE 13; JULY 18; AUG. 8 | NORTH POINTE AQUATIC CENTER Relax in the Lazy River, swing off the tree swing and more under the stars. ballwin.mo.us

JUNE 6, 7:30 A.M.-NOON | MUCKERMAN SHELTER Take an adventurous 6.5-mile trek down the Green Rock Trail. cityofwildwood.com

FATHER’S DAY FLOAT

BACK-TO-SCHOOL PARTY

JUNE 20, 8:30 A.M.-1 P.M. | CASTLEWOOD STATE PARK Join Dad for a scenic canoe ride down the Meramec River, from Sherman Beach Park to Castlewood State Park, followed by lunch. ballwin.mo.us

AUG. 7, 6-8 P.M. | TOWN CENTER PLAZA Celebrate the end of summer and the start of a new school year. cityofwildwood.com

THROWBACK GAME DAY JUNE 20, 10 A.M.-NOON | THE POINTE Play Scrabble, Clue, Guess Who and more, as well as enjoy snacks. ballwin.mo.us

CANOE BATTLESHIP JUNE 20, 8-10 P.M. | NORTH POINTE AQUATIC CENTER Teams try to sink competing canoes—the last floating canoe wins! ballwin.mo.us

NIGHT WAVES POOL PARTY JUNE 26, 8-10 P.M. | NORTH POINTE AQUATIC CENTER Middle-school students are invited to enjoy music and games. ballwin.mo.us

CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA JULY 18, 5 P.M. | NORTH POINTE AQUATIC CENTER Race for the finish line in a boat built out of only cardboard and duct tape. ballwin.mo.us

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JULY 25, 1-3 P.M. | NORTH POINTE AQUATIC CENTER Cool down with water balloons, bubbles, a Slip’N Slide and cold treats. ballwin.mo.us

Celebrate Wildwood

CELEBRATE WILDWOOD AUG. 28-30, TIMES VARY | TOWN CENTER PLAZA Experience the art, music and culture of Wildwood. cityofwildwood.com

WILDWOOD BBQ BASH SEPT. 26-27, TIMES VARY | TOWN CENTER PLAZA Enjoy a BBQ Contest, live bands, kids’ activities and more. cityofwildwood.com

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YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISER

Foster Communication

BY ROBYN DEXTER

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HE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CLIENT and financial adviser is a unique one. As a client, you’ve allowed someone into your life to help you with something that’s usually a private matter: money and investments. This relationship is one that should be highly communicative, local advisers point out.

Scott Highmark, president of Mosaic Family Wealth, recommends clients meet with their financial advisers between two and four times a year, depending on their financial situation. “It really depends on the client and what they’re trying to achieve,” he says.

Each meeting, Highmark notes, should consist of assessing the client’s goals, both short- and long-term. This includes evaluating whether clients are making progress toward their goals, as well as creating a report card to assess some benchmarking, he explains. “There should be a meeting that addresses tax-planning with respect to the portfolio,” he says. “There should also be an agenda for estate-planning consideration, along with any other cash-flow needs and life events

that come up.”

Highmark wants his clients to ask how they’re doing globally, relative to the goals they’ve set out. “Clients should have a clear insight into their actual performance versus the predetermined benchmark,” he notes.

One thing Highmark wishes clients would ask but rarely do is what their financial blind spots are.

“Our experience is that most clients have them, but don’t ask, or the adviser is afraid to ask them,” he explains.

Sherry Delo, president of Delo Advisors, recommends clients meet with their advisers about twice a year. She says oftentimes, people will become comfortable with their investments, particularly during an up-market period. Still, she recommends clients communicate with their advisers constantly, even if they can’t meet in person.

“When we get a new client on board, we find that we need and want to meet frequently while the plan gets implemented because there’s more work to do, like helping them establish wills and a trust,” Delo says.

These initial meetings entail setting up a timeline to achieve goals; for instance, if the client wants to upgrade their home or buy a larger one.

“That’s why it’s important to assess the cash flow and go over what the client is spending,” she notes.

At meetings with their advisers, clients should be asking a variety of questions to encompass their financial and investment status. These questions, Delo says, include: how long money is going to last, if the client has enough money to retire, and whether they have enough money to give gifts to their children.

“They often seek reassurance that their money is invested well so that it will continue to produce income and grow,” Delo notes. “We are attuned to their risk tolerance, and try to keep their money invested, according to their risk.”

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People in Finance A Ladue News Special Section

Adviser Survey

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‌ nsure of where you stand with your U financial adviser? Here, we ask top experts what traits a great financial adviser should have.

Compiled by Lisa Watson

Buckingham I believe that being a great financial adviser begins and ends with a passion for always doing the right thing. That means putting the client first, always. The result is a high degree of trust.

A great financial adviser also will focus on providing evidence-based, goal-oriented advice that’s tailored to each client’s unique situation and needs, not on selling products. Usually, this involves drawing on the extensive knowledge of a team of like-minded professionals, including, but not limited to, colleagues who specialize in tax analysis, estate planning, fixed income and risk management.

The last characteristic I’d like to mention is a commitment to a lifetime of learning. I think great financial advisers are truly passionate about education, both for themselves and their clients. In other words, we want you to know what we know. And

great advisers always strive to get better. Of course, creating such opportunities is just one facet of developing a holistic, service-oriented experience for clients.

Michael Johnson, CPA, PFS Moneta Group Perhaps the single-most important trait is being a good listener. A great financial adviser needs to understand what motivates the client, and what each client really wants before he or she can render any meaningful financial advice. Another important trait is being an effective communicator. Breaking down complex technical income tax and investment-related issues into laymen’s terms is critical to helping clients achieve their goals. Last, but certainly not least, is being independent. A truly great financial adviser always puts their clients’ best interests first, not their own or those of company shareholders.

Jason Riney, CFP Renaissance Financial Finding a good financial adviser is a lot like finding a spouse or significant other.

They need to be someone you can trust—an introduction from a friend or family member is often a good place to start. It’s important you like each other’s company, as you are hoping for a long-term relationship. Just as your partner, a good adviser needs to be a good communicator, which always starts with listening. They should have experiences and knowledge they can lean on, but admit when they don’t have all the answers. They should be your confidante and your conscience, advising you to stay calm when things are positive, and keeping you from panic when things are trending downward. And a good financial adviser should put your interests first, and be attentive to what you need.

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JUNK BONDS

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ODAY’S LOW INTEREST RATES may be a boon to those looking for a home loan; but for investors, they can be a source of frustration. “There’s very little, if anything, being paid on cash,” notes Maurice Quiroga, managing director and executive VP at PNC Wealth Management.

“People are looking for that yield they had in their portfolios 10 or 20 years ago. The problem the industry is seeing, is to get yield of significance (over 2 percent), you’re subjecting yourself to possible risk.”

We asked financial experts about high-yield bonds (also known as ‘junk’ or ‘speculative’ bonds) to gain a better understanding of the role they may—or may not—play in a solid investment portfolio. “Bonds, in general, are an obligation of a company to pay back principal and interest. It’s basically a loan that’s being made,” says Michael Cody, senior VP and senior trader at Commerce Trust Company. They range from treasuries to corporate agencies, to mortgages. “With highyield bonds, you’re talking about corporate bonds.

The distinguishing characteristic is they’re rated at the low end of the credit-rating spectrum.” The Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s rating agencies rank bonds on a scale from AAA to D, where AAA is the highest. ‘Investment-grade’ bonds are those ranked BBB or higher. Anything below that would fall into the ‘junk’ category, Cody says.

“Typically, these bonds pay higher yields than higher-quality bonds, in order to compensate investors for the added risks,” says Timothy Engelbrecht, senior VP of Regions Portfolio Management Group. “The default over the last 25 years has averaged 4 percent.” Whether that risk is acceptable should be decided together with an adviser, based on the investor’s personal goals, objectives and tolerance for risk, he adds.

“Bonds typically are purchased to bring stability to a portfolio or lower the risk; but if you buy a bond that’s a high-yield, junk status, you’re, in fact, increasing the risk of the portfolio,” Quiroga says. “A lot of global noise can impact these portfolios. There are a lot of unknown factors that can affect this market; oil prices and global unrest are included.”

The risk characteristics of high-yield bonds tend to be similar to those of stocks, Cody says.

“If the investor can’t handle staying in the stock market, then high-yield is probably not a good fit...When you get on the road to investing in high-yield bonds, be sure to heed the ‘yield sign’ on that on-ramp, and merge your fixed-income investments carefully with high-yield,” he advises.

“High-yield can help complement a bond portfolio, but you don’t want that to be your whole portfolio.”

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For investors who can handle that risk, Commerce typically shows them a ‘core-plus’ investment strategy, where the ‘core’ portion is fixed-income investments and the ‘plus’ portion may include high-yield bond, Cody says. “If the client is concerned about maintaining principal, they’ll have a smaller exposure. It doesn’t necessarily rule out the use of high-yield, but the percentages allocated to this would be less than a younger person who is looking to build up their retirement savings. You need to have a longer time horizon for these type of investments than you would for investment-grade bonds. If you need the money to pay for college in two to three years, then high-yield is not the best place to hold the money, because there is risk of loss of principal.”

He adds that investors should use a tax-advantaged account, such as an IRA or 401k, for these types of bonds, to take advantage of tax deferments on any profits made.

Quiroga stresses the importance of working with a financial adviser who has your best interests in mind—whether they’re buying bonds or any other type of investment. “Every reader should ask their adviser, How much commission do you make when you sell me this bond? The pricing on bonds—highyield or investment grade—varies dramatically from firm to firm...Always ask your investment advisor how much they’re charging you. If they say they don’t know, they’re not telling you the truth.

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At Moneta, Weber works with his team to make a significant difference in helping clients accomplish their goals. In order to do this, his team strives to listen and understand each client’s unique needs, goals and objectives. Weber takes pride in knowing that clients can enjoy their lives, in large part, due to the Family CFO services he provides.

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LIV ING FIRST-AID BASICS

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HEN IT COMES TO minor scrapes, cuts, burns and other maladies, a little first aid goes a long way, and being prepared is key to successfully dealing with these minor issues.

However, prevention is the best defense. “The most common mistake people make with basic first aid is prevention,” says Dr. Matthew Treaster, medical director of emergency services at SSM St. Mary’s Health Center. “Wearing eye protection can prevent most eye injuries. Using a bug spray can prevent many unwanted insect encounters. Being careful with outdoor equipment and wearing the correct protective gear (gloves, long sleeve shirts/ pants) can prevent many burns, scrapes and cuts.”

Yet despite our best efforts, accidents and minor injuries do occur. “When an injury occurs, take a deep breath and stay calm,” Treaster says.

“It’s easier to think on your feet when you are calm—and we all make better decisions. Call for help early if you are concerned about an injury.

Always err on the side of caution. We would rather see you and treat a non-serious injury than wish we would have seen you sooner.”

Dr. Angela Jones with Washington University Clinical Associates—Cloverleaf Pediatrics agrees.

She notes that the following symptoms call for medical attention beyond basic first aid: shortness of breath, confusion or disorientation, uncontrollable bleeding, fever along with a stiff neck, sustained rapid heartbeat, and ingestion of poison or overdose.

When a minor injury does happen, Jones says having a complete first-aid kit handy is important.

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It is recommended to have a first aid kit at home, one in each car, and on vacation. Be sure to check the kits periodically to make sure medications are not expired, and flashlight batteries are charged.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS HANGOVERS

Know Your Limits

BY CONNIE MITCHELL

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F YOU’VE EVER WONDERED HOW ONE would clinically define a hangover, Dr. Jaya Goel, an internal medicine physician at Ladue Internal Medicine and on staff at St. Luke’s Hospital, had this to say: “A hangover is a group of unpleasant symptoms that can develop after drinking too much alcohol.” And many adults are well aware of what those ‘unpleasant symptoms’ feel like.

The good news is that hangovers don’t last, but they can be miserable to endure. “Dehydration is probably the primary cause,” says Dr. William Manard, vice-chairman and assistant professor of family and community medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

“Alcohol causes the body to make more urine; therefore, lose more water. This leads to the dizziness, lightheadedness and headaches that we frequently associate with hangover. Additionally, alcohol directly irritates the stomach, which can contribute to the nausea and upset stomach that may be experienced.”

Some people don’t seem to suffer hangovers to

the extent that others do, and Goel notes that this may be due to a genetic variation that affects the way alcohol is metabolized in the body. “It also depends on the type of alcohol and the actual alcohol content,” she explains. “Alcoholic beverages that contain ingredients like congeners are more likely to cause a hangover. Congeners are found in larger amounts in dark liquors like brandy, whiskey, darkcolored beers and red wine. Beverages with higher alcohol content cause more hangover symptoms.”

Obviously, the best way to avoid a hangover is to avoid excessive alcohol consumption. However, if you anticipate a big night out, “staying hydrated may help,” Manard says. “Using a headache medication prior to bedtime may help, but be careful with acetaminophen (Tylenol), as, just like alcohol, it is removed from the body by the liver. Avoiding darker liquors may also help. Eating prior to drinking—not after—slows down alcohol absorption, which may help.”

More severe signs and symptoms that accompany heavy drinking may indicate alcohol

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poisoning, which is a life-threatening emergency, Goel says. Warning symptoms include confusion, vomiting, seizures, irregular or slow breathing, hypothermia, difficulty remaining conscious, or unconsciousness.

“Alcohol poisoning is caused by over-dosage of alcohol. For most people, this requires a blood alcohol of about four times the legal limit, or consuming 15 to 20 drinks over the course of two to three hours,” Manard says. Alcohol poisoning requires immediate medical attention.

Both doctors say the ultimate answer to avoiding hangovers is simple: Control your drinking. Know your limits. And never, ever drink and drive.

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BY DR. DOUG PERNIKOFF

HE WOODLANDS ARE LUSH WITH new ground covers, spring grasses and tree cover. I just love exploring early in the morning, when the sun dissects its way through the tree canopy to splash broken beams of light along the forest floor. The moist covering of morning dew and spring rains provides almost a starlight effect to Mother Nature’s arbor. And you can be sure that my trusty companion, Bruno, my eldest grand-dog, is snorting ahead of me, exploring each and every downed log or leafy patch along the way. I am in heaven— so is he.

But, I do watch closely to be sure Bruno’s adventurous spirit and generalized palate do not get him into trouble. You are likely pondering where I am going with all this. Yes, the woodlands are alive with all forms of renewed growth: animal, plant and even fungus. I’m a lifelong snake collector, and I am acutely aware of the possibility that Bruno may come across a copperhead, or even a nice timber rattlesnake, both common to

our region. They often bask in the early spring sun, having recently left the comfort and security of their winter dens. In my long history as a veterinarian, I have never seen a dog die from a snakebite, but that is not to say it cannot happen.

Worse yet, most snake bites occur on the muzzle or surrounding facial/head regions, obviously because dogs simply cannot pass the chance to explore such interesting critters. Most often, pet owners present their pets with very swollen regions, be it facial or along the appendages. And, if you explore the area, it is not uncommon to find the fang entry marks, where spots of fresh or dried blood linger.

Other animal concerns involve toads, whose large head-swelling (parotid glands) secretes a white toxic material—a potpourri of chemicals that can harm, or even kill, your beloved pet.

Thankfully, most dogs will grab the toad and usually only ingest enough toxin to create irritation to the mouth lining, which encourages excessive salivation, nausea and/or vomiting. The more toxic effects focus on the heart; and severity of poisoning is directly related to size/metabolism of the dog, along with the amount of poison

ingested. So, should the toad be swallowed, there is a greater chance of serious problems. It’s always best to contact your vet, or head to one of several emergency facilities near you.

And, of course, spring woodlands are replete with mushroom growth, especially just after a good rain and hot sun to follow. That scenario drives folks like me out to explore for morels, and a bit later in the summer, for chanterelle mushrooms—true delights. Unfortunately, my Bruno may not be as discriminating as I try to be. I know that there are a number of other edible species out there, but I just avoid the risks associated with ingesting one of many poisonous species that I am just not familiar with. The same goes for your pets.

Each group of mushrooms tends to have unique toxic elements, many of which directly impact the kidney, liver and heart, and can cause death.

This column just touches the surface of those living sources of toxin right in—or just outside— your yard. Don’t let your guard down, and help to protect our loving pets from making bad choices that can threaten their well-being. Have a great spring, and enjoy the beauty and sounds of our Missouri woodlands!

Dr. Doug Pernikoff practices at the Clarkson-Wilson Veterinary Clinic/Veterinary Pet Rescue. For more information, visit clarksonwilsonvet.com.

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REATS UNLEASHED’S ANNUAL doggie Easter egg hunt in Ladue has grown in popularity, so much so that this year, the event was held in two sessions. With several hundred dogs and pet parents in attendance—and even the Easter bunny—muchneeded funds were raised for Rescued Racers greyhound rescue. When the whistle sounded, the four-legged participants ‘collected’ eggs outside the store. There even was a special golden egg that could be redeemed for a giant Easter basket filled with toys and treats.

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NCE UPON A TIME...Dr. Yoram Hahn and his wife, Yaffa, saw a photo of a boxer/ German shepherd mix in the newspaper.

When their last dog, also a German shepherd, passed away in 2007, the couple had been so upset that they decided they didn’t want another dog. But something about Lizzy got their attention.

“She was pretty cute, and my wife wanted to have her, but I said no,” Hahn recalls. Then Yaffa went on a weeklong trip to their native Israel, and suggested that he go to see the dog while she was away.

When he did, “Natalie (Partenheimer, of the Animal Protective Association) was there, and she brought the dog out and told me how Lizzy likes to play with tennis balls.” By the time Yaffa returned, Yoram was won over; and the rest, as he says, is history.

The couple took Lizzy to their Frontenac home (subsequently renaming her Libby), and the new addition to the family has fit right in, Hahn says. “She’s well-behaved, she was potty-trained, she’s not

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aggressive. They don’t know her story because they found her on the street, but...I don’t think she was in a bad home before she was abandoned. She’s a joy, and she’s lucky—and we’re lucky.” Libby gets along well with the Hahns’ son’s dog, a boxer; and the rescue team was right about her fondness for tennis balls. “Before work, I take her out and she runs after the ball, then she won’t give it to me—she drops it on the floor when she’s ready to drop it—and when I throw it, she runs again.”

Libby also has a knack for knowing when her owners are feeling sad, Hahn says. “It’s amazing, you can see that they feel you.” He recalls the Blues’ recent playoff loss to Minnesota: “I was on the sofa and I hate to admit it, but I was down.

She jumped up by me and put her head on my chest like she wanted to be nice to the crazy guy. Dogs sense when you’re happy or when you’re sad, and they do what they need to do.”

Having owned a n u m b e r o f d ogs i n the past, Libby is the couple’s first rescue, Hahn says. “M ixed breeds are, for sure, healthier than pure breeds—they have less hip dysplasia and diabetes than many pure breeds have—and maybe you’ve saved their life because you have a rescue. They’re wonderful.”

The family keeps in touch with the APA staff, and Hahn recently asked Partenheimer why they’d placed Libby’s photo in the paper in the first place. “Natalie said it was because she was always so playful and cute, and didn’t bother anyone,” Hahn recalls. “I said, Thank you very much for the gift.”

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Tracery dining table, Josephine side chairs with monogram, ivory mother-of-pearl bowl

Are you tired of your interior scene and ready to hit the refresh button? Ethan Allen makes it ever so easy to rethink and redesign rooms this spring with an all-new collection of furnishings and accessories. From sunny-side-up bedding and upholstery, to chic monogrammed dining chairs, here are just a few of the retailer’s spring intros.

Allesandra Queen bed with Kallista ruffed duvet cover, Katelynn ZigZag comforter and shams, Katelynn White Euro Shams, Adelaide chest, Xanadu bench, Sheridan rug

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DESIGN BY NANCY ROBINSON MacKenzie-Childs at Neiman Marcus MacKenzie-Childs fans and fanatics (you know who you are!) have an opportunity to meet MacKenzie-Childs’ creative director Rebecca Proctor on Friday, May 8, when she makes an appearance at Neiman Marcus for a signing and informal lunch presentation. She’ll be on hand from noon to 4 p.m. to introduce the new Butterfly Garden enamelware collection and new garden accessories. Attendees also will see the debut of the Palazzo and Summerhouse Furniture collections.

An exuberant, playful sense of design and a firm belief in the central importance of family and home is at the core of the MacKenzie-Childs brand. It also is Proctor’s guiding principle as the company’s creative director. She has built a loyal following (more than 30,000 people drive to the Aurora, New York, headquarters for the annual barn sale), and is responsible for some of the most successful product launches in the company’s history.

“As soon as I could walk, my mother was always rushing me around, taking me to museums, garden shows and any type of event that piqued her interests,” Proctor says, explaining her passion for the decorative arts. “She was a self-made woman, and we went everywhere:

Target’s New Lilly Pulitzer Collection Includes Home Décor The late great Lilly Pulitzer once said, Style isn’t just about what you wear, it’s about how you live. Now, you can live with her optimistic colorful vibe via the new Lilly Pulitzer for Target limitededition collection, which includes not only her iconic apparel, but also home décor. Introduced last month, the collection is based on a modern interpretation of the American resort-wear brand’s exuberant prints, and features 15 original and exclusive prints created by Lilly Pulitzer artists specifically for the collaboration. The 250-piece collection includes apparel, accessories and shoes, as well as home accents, outdoor entertaining accessories, beach gear and travel essentials.

As almost every St. Louisan of a certain age knows, the brand was founded in 1959 by Lilly (McKim) Pulitzer, a Palm Beach hostess and

Porcelain dessert plates with 18-karat gold trim

Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia—anywhere within driving distance where there was something that struck her fancy. When I think about it now, I realize how much I learned at her knee, and how fortunate I am to have fallen into a career in design.”

No doubt MacKenzie-Childs collectors also feel fortunate, knowing that the iconic brand is in such capable hands.

Rebecca Proctor

socialite, whose husband, Peter, owned several citrus groves. Lilly operated a small stand just off posh Worth Avenue, where she turned fresh oranges into juice. Never wanting to look anything but fashionable, she created kicky print shift dresses to camouflage the juice spills that inevitably occurred when she was working at the stand. Her simply cut print sheaths caught the eye of more than one passerby, including Jackie Kennedy; and soon, Lilly started selling the dresses at her juice stand. The American resort-wear line has since evolved into a brand that stands for boldness, individuality and optimism.

“The Lilly Pulitzer for Target collection marks a new chapter for our brand, and we’re excited to give Lilly fans everywhere—including those who have loved the brand for years and those who will get to know it for the first time through this collaboration—a chance to experience this incredibly chic lifestyle collection,” says Lilly Pulitzer spokesperson Jane Schoenborn.

Our advice: Check out the collection pronto and snag your favorite pieces.

Target’s limited-edition rollouts are painfully time-sensitive—as in here today, gone tomorrow.

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HOME Discoveries at Miriam Switching Post Established as a philanthropic project in Clayton some 60 years ago to benefit the Miriam School, the Miriam Switching Post itself has long been a beneficiary of St. Louisans’ generosity.

The resale shop, which is now located at 2171 S. Big Bend Blvd. in Maplewood, regularly receives donations of quality antiques, fine collectibles and furniture. Last year, proceeds from the sale of these donations funded 12 full scholarships to Miriam School.

If you’ve never been to the Miriam Switching Post, a visit might be worth your while, as you never know what treasures you’ll discover. But be prepared to act quickly, as the most desirable items are snatched up as soon as they come in the door. In fact, some don’t even make it in the door.

That was the case with the glass-fronted antique mahogany bookcase shown here, which came from an historic home in the Central West End, and was purchased by a Clayton resident just as it was being delivered to the store.

Miriam volunteers say they’ve come upon all manner of donated treasures over the years, from diamond rings stowed and forgotten in robe pockets, to large sums of money tucked away in drawers and books. To learn more, we went to the Switching Post’s manager Anne Carr.

Have any donations surprised you?

I haven’t been around for the diamond rings, but we did find a wad of cash once in a chest.

Turns out it was the woman’s bingo money! We called her and returned it.

DESIGN BY NANCY ROBINSON What’s the most expensive item ever donated to Miriam?

The most expensive piece ever donated was a grand piano valued between $30,000 and $35,000.

The most expensive piece since I’ve been here was a $3,000 custom-built wall unit that was originally purchased new for $15,000, and a Danish bed set which I believe we priced at $2,500. We seem to regularly have at least one item on the floor that is in the $2,000 to $3,000 dollar range. Currently, it’s an Italian watercolor.

What’s the most unique item ever donated?

The ‘leg’ table and mirror (so called because the carved legs of the table look like actual human legs) was mentioned by many of our volunteers as one of the most unique items every donated.

What is the provenance of donations?

Worldwide. We get items from all over Europe, Asia, Africa, South America—people travel and collect things, and it ends up here.

Why do you think so many St. Louisans donate to the Miriam Switching Post?

People prefer us because they embrace the cause of helping children with learning disabilities, and they love the Miriam School. They also really like that we provide an itemized tax letter and that we pick up items for free. We will come inside the house, upstairs and downstairs, so they don’t have to place their donations on the porch.

Our Empty-Out Service was developed as yet another way to raise funds and serve the needs of St. Louis families. We will clean out a home, and leave it broom-swept for a minimum of $400.

A Clayton resident purchased this antique glassfronted mahogany bookcase from the Miriam shop as it was being unloaded.

St. Louis has a new lighting showroom located in the old Edwin Pepper building on Brentwood Boulevard in Clayton. It’s the fourth location for family-owned Wilson Lighting, which also operates showrooms in Kansas City, and in Naples and Venice, Florida. The new St. Louis showroom is a designer’s dream, filled with high-end statementmaking lighting pieces, many of which you won’t find locally anywhere else.

“Our goal is to showcase the most unique collection of lighting and home furnishing that the industry has to offer,” says GM Bob Rabinowitz.

“We literally travel the world to bring our customer something different. And while our name is Wilson Lighting, we truly are much more than a lighting store. We also offer an extensive selection of framed art and decorative mirrors, occasional furniture and home accessories. And the best part is, we have in-stock availability on everything in the showroom.”

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HIS BRICK ESTATE BECKONS with a column facade and a bounty of windows to overlook the beautiful property. The all-white interior resonates with an immaculate freshness, like a blank canvas to make your own.

The completely renovated space will lure you in with beautifully polished hardwood floors and abundant areas to entertain, including formal living and dining rooms. You will adore the stone countertops and high-end appliances in the kitchen, as well as the his-and-her style of the master bath. Cook up a hearty meal on the Wolf range, and start the day right with family time in the breakfast room. Step through the French doors for easy access to the patio and pool. With so many organizational options, from the master suite’s walk-in closet to the first-floor laundry and mudroom, daily duties will seem a breeze. The casual living area will become your go-to room with built-in bookcases framing the fireplace. Finally, deck out the finished lower level, complete with a new half bath, for the kiddies, who will love the space to romp around.

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This 5-bedroom, 4-full and 2-half bathroom home in Frontenac is listed for $1.399 million.

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NEW ON THE MARKET BED/BATH 63104 36 Portland Place (pictured)

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“You get a lot of traffic in the summer.

People are more available, and less stressed,” says realtor Kim Carney.

Set up your former residence for a brilliant summer debut, and determine the best way to find potential buyers with the help of these area experts.

Steve Mathes of Coldwell Banker Gundaker: • The most basic—and economical—way to get your home ready to show is to replace the carpet and paint the inside space.

Vacant houses sell for about 5-percent less because people can’t visualize where to put their things; it’s better to have the home staged properly.

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• Get the grass in good shape by removing weeds and fertilizing it.

• Vacant houses sell for about 5-percent less because people can’t visualize where to put their things; it’s better to have the home staged properly.

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• Get advice from a realtor who specializes in your location. Interview three agents because they will be able to offer a lot of specific tips for your home.

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Judy Grand of Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty: • The first impression is the most important thing. Spruce up the exterior with mulch and planting to make the home look pretty and inviting.

• If you have a pool, definitely have it open with lounge chairs out.

• Freshen up paint in the house, or make rooms more neutral for a cleaner look. If the home looks cleaner and more organized, people will think that the house is in better shape and has been taken care of throughout the years.

Susan Hurley of Janet McAfee Real Estate: • To create dynamite curb appeal, take full advantage of everything being in full bloom, and make the yard look really good with landscaping. Clean any exterior features, like the deck or pool area, so that it shows to be in good condition.

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• Buyers seek to envision their lifestyle when looking at homes. If you take the time to enhance interior improvements and extend them to the exterior space for one perfect package, they will easily be able to imagine themselves enjoying outdoor features on a lazy summer day.

• No matter how large or small a home’s features are, whether it be a balcony of a condo or an outdoor kitchen and pool, make sure to highlight them so people take notice.

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On the Ladue News website, for instance, finding the perfect property is fast and user-friendly.

Search changes drive immediate, real-time results, notes LN general manager Andrea Griffith.

“And, both exact and close matches mean you’ll never have ‘zero search results’ prompting you to try your search again, like other websites. Your next home might be the one that just misses one of your search criteria. You won’t miss it with our tools.” Griffith says the site’s advanced mapping tools take your location-based searches to a whole new level. “And, almost-full-screen photos enhance the user experience, making you feel like you’re right there in the home.”

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says owner Stafford Manion. “You can take the camera and focus on whatever you want—even the door knob, if you choose—and view the whole house without walking in it.” The new feature has significantly decreased the agency’s number of home showings, he says. “People are taking a look online and eliminating houses.” This saves the potential buyer time and effort in their search, Manion adds.

Meanwhile, a recent redesign of the national and local Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty websites has enhanced the user experience, says Joe Farmer, director of branding and communications. On the international site, 15-second videos detail the uniqueness and beauty of each property, in place of the former stationary image. The local site features a new blog with videos depicting the look and feel of each home, and its surrounding neighborhood. “It helps narrow the viewers’ attention to what they really want to see,” Farmer notes. “Some may want a home with modern, clean lines; others may prefer classic architecture with large front porches.” The site also has sections showcasing the unique story of more than a dozen of the city’s neighborhoods, from the Central West End to Clayton and Kirkwood.

And throughout the year, 1.5-minute videos will

be added to show major subdivisions and annual event staples, giving viewers the flavor of the neighborhood, Farmer adds.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties also is using new technology to help clients get the most value, whether they are buying or selling a home. Its new ‘click and see’ tool, the Select Home Estimator, allows homeowners to instantly view the local and national home value estimates that provide a more accurate perspective of local market trends. “All a client has to do is enter any address and zip code for any home value locally or nationwide,” explains president and CEO Maryann Alles. “No other broker in metro St. Louis has this.” Alles says they added the new tool because many consumers were using Zillow’s Zestimate, which she notes does not give an accurate estimate. “Our tool combines the tax records with the MLS data, and they only use the tax records on Zillow.” The Select Home Estimator also allows viewers to see the property’s sale price history since 1998. “With our technology, they get a true, accurate estimate,” Alles notes.

Local industry experts agree: Technology in the real-estate market is exploding. “I’m always wondering about and wanting the next big thing,” Manion says.

A REAL-ESTATE SURVEY

What’s Trending in the Local Market

BY ROBYN DEXTER

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OOK FOR A POSITIVE TREND IN MISSOURI home-buying over the next few years, according to a survey released by the Kelly Hager Group. The survey contained statistics about young home-buyers, such as that 68 percent of Missouri residents ages 18 to 34 planned to buy a home within five years, 12 percent of whom as first-time buyers.

Company owner Kelly Hager says she sees many first-time home buyers “coming out of the woodwork,” noting that there’s a shortage of inventory on the market—a trend she’s seen in the past few years. “It’s definitely a great time to be a seller, though,” she says.

Sales for the Kelly Hager Group are on track to be up a little bit this year, but Hager says the inventory shortage will hold them back some.

Last summer, the real-estate company reported that a third of its business was due to relocation, with trends showing signs of continued growth in this area. St. Louis has been ranked as a popular place to move to, so Hager has some advice for people relocating to the area.

Kelly Hager

Hager recommends that homebuyers make a list of qualities they definitely want and do not want in a home; look into getting pre-approved for a mortgage, as well as location and commute time; and be prepared to make an offer.

Hager describes St. Louis as a city where buyers experience a multiple-offer-type situation. “You have to go in with your best offer and have room

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to uptick a bit,” she says. “Sellers don’t want to get nickel-and-dimed, so go for the gold.” Most nice houses in nice neighborhoods at the right price will be sold in 72 hours, Hager says, so buyers have to act quickly.

St. Louis is known as a friendly city—if you grew up here, Hager notes. “Oftentimes, St. Louisans are close-minded when new people move to town,” she says. “People who are relocating (to St. Louis) don’t always feel welcomed or like they truly belong here.”

Her message to the St. Louis community is to be more welcoming. “We have to change that mindset and be more progressive,” she explains. “I don’t think (the mindset) is intentional, but people get comfortable with their surroundings the way they are.”

As far as the market goes, though, Hager is happy to see things getting back to normal. “I don’t know if we’ll ever see markets like we did in 2007 and 2008 again, but I feel like we’re getting back into a more normal real-estate rhythm. It’s great for our local economy.”

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DIVERSIONS DADA BALL AND BASH

Expect the Unexpected

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Gold Burn Maynard and Adrienne Davis ham it up at the 2013 ball.

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INCE 2004, THE CONTEMPORARY Art Museum (CAM) has celebrated the absurd, ironic and humorous at its signature biennial event, the Dada Ball and Bash. Based on the Dada art movement of the early 20th century, the night consists of cocktails, dinner, surprise performances and music—but not the usual kind, as guests have come to expect.

The Dada art movement came about in 1916 as a response to World War I, rejecting all rational approaches to the arts and fashion.

Jeffrey Uslip, CAM’s chief curator, calls Dada a critique of the absurdity of life and man.

“In order to have this renewal of artistic possibility, the limitations had to be tossed and thrown out,” he says. “There has to be a sense of levity, humor and letting chance take over.”

Famous artists of the movement include Marcel Duchamp, whose most famous piece of artwork is Fountain, a simple porcelain urinal, signed “R.Mutt.” “(Duchamp) challenged and redefined the possibility for art and aesthetics,” Uslip notes.

“It wasn’t art—it was anti-art.” In fact, Duchamp, who passed away in 1968, is the ball’s ‘honorary chair’ this year. Other artists from the movement were more directly geared toward the war, like Francis Picabia, whose drawings of “the machine” were oddly aggressive, Uslip says. along the way.

For many people, Dada is protest art and rejects For this year’s ball, Uslip says he’s looking logic to create a new way of being in the world. forward to seeing how the St. Louis community The movement morphed and interprets the Dada movement.

He calls it a personal decision progressed throughout Europe to Berlin and Cologne, eventuand a reversal of expectations. ally making its way to New York “For that night, (attendees) City. The manifestations of Dada could be the opposite of what varied from region to region, so they are in real life,” he says. the movement in Switzerland One thing Uslip emphasizes is that Dada is not a cliché, and it was very different from the movement in Berlin. shouldn’t be antiquated or tired.

“Dada was about creating a “Dada has morphed and new way of being in the world,” evolved to critique, target and Uslip says. “It’s not a rigid reinvent new ways of being in movement.” the world, and allow us to fulfill Today, there’s still no singular our promise as a successful and reading of Dada. Uslip explains well-developed global commuthat some of the global issues the nity,” he says. “Once we see it world faced in 1915, are still faced and feel it, we as a collective can today. “We’ve found that the reflect who we want to be in the A guest at the 2013 ball absurdities of war and problems world.” that existed then still exist now.”

To learn more about this This year, the ball will take place at the Koken year’s event and to purchase tickets, visit camstl.

Art Factory, and will feature stilt-walkers, a org or email dada@camstl.org. All proceeds from gospel choir, a brass band, and much more. The the evening benefit the museum’s groundbreaking evening also will have plenty of little surprises exhibitions and education programs.

BY ROBYN DEXTER

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TASTE: PUBLICO 6679 Delmar Blvd. in The Loop; 833-5780 - A new MexicanLatin taberna where they’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo all week long - Happy hour and small plates from a custom wood-burning hearth, as well as hand-crafted cocktails

EXPERIENCE: LADUE DOGWOOD PARADE & FESTIVAL Saturday, May 9; 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

- A parade of homemade floats will kick off festivities beginning at Ladue H.S. - Parade ends at Ladue Middle School, where food booths will be available and a family-friendly festival will take place

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SEE: DON QUIXOTE May 8-10; The Touhill; touhill.org - Saint Louis Ballet presents the classic tale based on Michael de Cervantes’ famous novel - Expect a production that combines traditional ballet with Spanish dance, technical wizardry and dazzling choreography

Hunger Strike

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T WAS A TYPICAL SUNDAY. AS YOU MAY know, I have three teenagers: daughter Cranky (17); and two boys, Whiny (16) and Punch (14). The kids played their respective sports, ignored their homework, fed the dog from their plates, the usual. Also standard protocol on Sunday afternoon, a weekly Schnucks run.

Truth be told, I go there or to Ladue Market every day in a pseudo-Parisian attempt to market, but the Sunday trip is the big one.

So, last Sunday was no different than most Sundays in the spring. I had, perhaps, been a bit remiss in my last few trips to the grocery store, so the cupboard was, if not bare, depleted. In any event, I thought, I have three hungry teenagers and I am going to feed them. Two carts later, I looked like some reality-show mom hauling a flatbed of food to a dozen gaping mouths. As I pulled into the driveway, I shot a quick text to all three: All hands on deck, I bought out Schnucks. That may have been my first mistake.

I stood in the driveway and oversaw as the boys scooped up the haul and disappeared into the kitchen. Looking back on it now, I did notice Punch was chewing when he came back for his second trip. Whiny was holding an orange. I certainly didn’t object—if anything, the lack of citrus fruit in the house had me on scurvy alert. Bag after bag came out of the car and vanished into the house.

Emphasis on the word vanished.

A moment later, our dog, Beans, came running out into the yard with a sushi tray in her mouth, crouching over it and growling like a mother protecting her young. Please don’t tell me that d@mn dog ate a tray of sushi. (Growing up, we had a dog that actually responded to the moniker ‘that d@mn dog,’ and this puggle wasn’t far off.) No, no.

Debbie Baldwin

TANGENTIAL THINKER I was assured. Punch polished off a California roll after he dropped the first round of groceries off in the kitchen. I think you can see where this is going.

I forgot a lemon. Who knows how this whole thing would have turned out if that hadn’t been the case? I mean, God knows I replay it enough in my head. Anyway, I forgot it, so I jumped in my car and ran back to the store to get the lemon. Then, I headed back home. Again, just a typical Sunday.

You know that scene in zombie movies when the protagonist returns to his hometown? It’s eerily quiet; an empty plastic bag blows across a deserted lot. I pushed open the kitchen door.

Silence—silence and the remnants of a momentarily bountiful kitchen. Chip bags were torn and empty, lunch-meat leftovers were strewn, banana peels scattered. Someone may or may not have eaten raw meat, I can’t be sure. It was like an errant brigade from the Revolution had stumbled into my kitchen...with a bear...and a swarm of locusts. I assessed the damage—Whiny and Punch had eaten roughly $382.43 worth of food in 22 minutes. That was all right, I guess. I mean, they were hungry. It’s not like they eat like that every day. And that’s when two genuinely curious boys looked up from their video game and asked: What’s for dinner?

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DIV ER SIONS

REVIEWS THEATER REVIEW

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

Ex Machina

INTELLIGENT DESIGN

The Odd Couple (Female Version)

BY MARK BRETZ

RATING: 8 out of 10

STORY

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CAN’T REMEMBER THE last time I used this word—and I hesitate to do it because I dislike raising the bar. Nevertheless, this film is brilliant. Without saying too much, know that.

Caleb (Domhnall Gleeson) is a young code-writer at a successful search engine. When he wins an office-wide lottery to spend the week with the company’s reclusive creator, Nathan (Oscar Isaac), he is over the moon. When the helicopter drops Caleb at the sprawling complex, he quickly learns that: A) Nathan is a bit of a wild card, and B) Nathan didn’t become a multi-billionaire by accident. Nathan’s latest project is developing artificial intelligence, and his latest prototype is Ava (Alicia Vikander). Nathan tasks Caleb with testing Ava to determine if she actually has consciousness, and Caleb is only too happy to comply. It’s only as the sessions progress that he suspects there is more going on than meets the eye.

This movie isn’t perfect: Sci-fi may not be everyone’s cup of tea and there are a couple of strained plot points—however, it is a fascinating film. The acting is superb and the script is Orwellian. Nathan, at one point, compares creating a search engine to striking oil before the invention of the combustion engine. He also discusses the elimination of mankind by technology as a placid inevitability, not a terrifying what-if—all that existentialism, and it’s entertaining, to boot.

The Avengers: Age of Ultron SUPER-SIZED RATING: 7 out of 10

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N A POSITIVE note, if you thought the days of the big studio summer (or spring) blockbuster were over, I give you The Avengers. This movie is so star-studded, so over-the-top, so action-packed, it’s hard to believe they were actually able to squeeze in a plot (and blow up most of the known world).

In an initial mission, the Avengers—Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Captain America (Chris Evans)—recover Loki’s scepter and discover an artificial intelligence. Using the new technology, Tony Stark decides to create a force dedicated to keeping the world safe. Meantime, Ultron (James Spader) has different ideas about the viability of mankind. And with a none-toosubtle tip of the hat to Mary Shelley, the monster is unleashed.

This movie is an exercise in over-stimulation. There is so much of everything that about two hours in, I thought my head—much like most of the set—was going to explode.

There’s a clear To Be Continued at the end, but that doesn’t take away from this part. I read somewhere that the second installment of an action trilogy is like the inhale before the sneeze. I would describe this as the nuclear blast before the scorched earth annihilation that is sure to come.

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Do opposites really attract? That’s not exactly the case when Olive Madison invites her friend, Florence Unger, to share her Riverside Drive apartment in New York City after Florence separates from her husband in the year 1986.

Problems soon manifest themselves when the slovenly Olive, a sportswriter at one of Gotham’s daily newspapers, begins to have her nerves frayed by the fastidious Florence.

It’s not until Olive invites a pair of handsome Spanish brothers, Manolo and Jesus, neighbors from the apartment building, that the mismatched roommates hit a wall of major misunderstanding.

Can the divorced Olive and her woebegone, separated BFF reach an amicable conclusion to their war of words and actions?

HIGHLIGHTS Director Alan Knoll and his players show a deft touch with the witty words of playwright Neil Simon, eliciting a bounty of laughs in this new Dramatic License Productions (DLP) presentation that breathes life into some well-worn and sometimes dated material.

Here’s the deal with Neil Simon: One can view a play such as this distaff telling of his biggest hit, The Odd Couple, and recognize lines and situations that have been played out umpteen times since this two-act comedy first surfaced on Broadway in 1965. Still, what can’t be denied is that the man is a master of ridiculous and highly humorous one-liners. He writes funny dialogue, period.

In this first presentation of DLP’s new focus on theater and musical presentations “by, for and about women,” co-artistic director Kim Furlow does the heavy lifting as the slovenly slob Olive, smoothly playing off Colleen Backer’s hilariously appealing interpretation of the finicky Florence.

COMPANY: Dramatic License Productions VENUE: Dramatic License Theatre, upper level, Chesterfield Mall DATES: May 8-10 TICKETS: $18-$25; 636-821-1746 or DramaticLicenseProductions. org RATING: A 4 on a scale of 1-to-5.

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They may be an ‘odd couple,’ but they’re also a funny pair, especially Backer, who can draw a laugh with a sideward glance or a spontaneous reaction to a breathing attack engendered by the germs in Olive’s apartment.

Substituting for Olive’s poker buddies in the original are a quartet of gal pals who use Trivial Pursuit as an excuse for their weekly meetings of gossip, wisecracks and commentary about their own predictable lives. Kirsten Wylder, Carmen Larimore Russell, Christine Alsop, and particularly Mara Bollini (as the wide-eyed Vera) add to the merriment on stage with well-timed delivery of Simon’s bon mots.

Especially entertaining is the arrival of Paul James and Phil Leveling as two wild and crazy Spaniards living in Olive’s apartment building.

There’s little in the way of thought-provoking art in The Odd Couple (Female Version). Like its antecedent, however, laughs are plentiful, and fun is easy to come by in two hours of frothy entertainment.

THE ODD COUPLE PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN LAMB

MOVIE REVIEWS

DINING OUT

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BY MATT SORRELL

Central West End establishments have been all over the news of late: Taste Bar recently was included in TheDailyMeal.com’s list of 150 Best Bars in America. The CWE favorite came in at No. 124, and was called out for both its stellar drinks and small-plate offerings. And Sub Zero Vodka Bar was named one of Open Table’s Top 100 Hot Spots in America for 2015, the only Missouri restaurant to make the cut. This also marks the fourth year in a row Sub Zero has made the list. Congrats!

Cielo Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel downtown will host the Duck Duck Goose Culinary Feast from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, May 18. Part of the Unsung Heroes Dining Series, the event will feature six of the area’s best sous chefs, each creating one canape and one main dish featuring Hudson Valley Duck and ingredients from local farmers. Tickets are $78 per person, and reservations can be made at cielostlouis.com.

The seventh annual Taste of Maplewood will be held Saturday, May 16, from noon to 9 p.m. in downtown Maplewood. In addition to plenty of food and shopping opportunities, there’ll be two stages of music, and admission is free. Get the complete details on the event at maplewood-chamber.com.

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Ramen fans, it’s been announced that Nami Ramen is set to open later this year at 46 North Central Ave. in Clayton, the former location of House of Wong.

Spirits aficionados, check out The Missouri Whiskey Society at Gamlin Whiskey House.

The group offers interesting monthly society meetings, tasting events, an annual Kentucky Bourbon Trail tour, and first-to-know email alerts on new premium whiskeys and member events at Gamlin Whiskey House. Membership also includes Gamlin Whiskey House specials exclusive to society members, among other perks. Monthly meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Membership is $30. Find out more online at gamlinwhiskeyhouse.com.

Happy birthday to Ferguson Brewing Company, which just celebrated five years in business.

Goku Sushi

Taste & Texture Entwined

BY SIDNEY LEWIS

OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS, THE GROVE HAS become a go-to destination for quality food and drink, with a variety of interesting bars and restaurants popping up along the bustling stretch of Manchester Road between Kingshighway Boulevard and Vandeventer Avenue. One of the latest to hit the scene is Goku Sushi, which offers a plethora of Asian delicacies.

Goku Sushi’s building, which includes the event space Siam, used to be home to the popular nightclub Novak’s; and as befits that heritage, it’s a sprawling place, with multiple bars and plenty of room for dancing. Some of the interior walls have been removed since the Novak’s days, giving the interior an even more spacious feel. The Siam folks make good use of this wealth of elbow room with live music, DJs and special events, and there’s also a huge patio area featuring covered and uncovered seating, a fire pit and a dedicated bar. It’s most definitely on the short list of our favorite local outdoor dining areas, a perfect venue for sipping a drink on a spring afternoon and letting the world go on by.

One of our favorite sides is Seaweed Salad ($7).

It’s usually served up in tiny dollops alongside other dishes, just a tantalizing morsel, but Siam serves up a hearty portion, dressed in a subtle sesame vinaigrette. This salad is a delicious accompaniment to the Pot Stickers ($7), six tender dumplings stuffed with a choice of pork, chicken or shrimp (we opted for the pork), and a soy chile sauce for dipping.

The menu includes a variety of ramen, hot pots and other assorted dishes, though unfortunately, many of these were unavailable during our visit.

Luckily, there’s also plenty of sushi to be had, so we ordered up a trio of rolls: the Serpent Roll ($15); Goku Roll ($16); and the Spicy Tuna Roll ($10).

The Serpent is a rich roll, full of marinated crab, creamy avocado and masago (roe); and topped with broiled eel and eel sauce. The Spicy Tuna is a bit more restrained, contrasting rare pieces of tuna with crunchy scallions and cucumbers and some mayo, as well as masago. Both had plenty of flavor, and the rice was the perfect sushi consistency. While we liked these rolls just fine, the Goku was the standout of the three, featuring crunchy shrimp tempura, asparagus and avocado. The roll is divided into two sections, and between them is a serving of scallops and crab meat on a bed of radish and topped with masago. The presentation is impressive; but once we dug in, the aesthetics became secondary. The interplay of flavors and textures was delicate, with no one element overtaking any of the others.

Goku Sushi just began Sunday brunches, and also offers bottle service for those who want some extra-special attention after dark. Whether you’re looking to just pop in for a quick drink and a bite, a full-on dining experience or to dance the night away, Goku Sushi (and Siam) have all of the bases covered—and then some.

4121 Manchester Road, 533-7426, siamstl.com

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WHOLE ROAST PIG

No Luau Required

BY JOHN JOHNSON

Q: Chef, we just got back from Hawaii and had the most amazing roast pork at a luau on the beach where they roasted a whole pig. I heard that you were cooking whole pigs in one of your restaurants, and wanted to know if you could help me with a recipe that will work at home?

A: Wow, such great fun! It is always nice when you can have family and friends get together and enjoy the excitement of cooking and sharing stories. This will be one of those stories that you will talk about for years to come.

I use pigs that are no bigger than 50 pounds because that is the biggest you can get in a large household oven (you may have to put it in diagonally). We are roasting our pigs in the oven; but if you really want the experience, you can do what I have done and do a pit barbecue in your backyard. There are a lot of places around that do pork right, but will never share their recipes.

Here is an easy recipe that I think you will enjoy.

Chef’s Note: When picking up your pig from the butcher, make sure he ties the legs under for you so it will cook more evenly.

DIRECTIONS:

The Rub-Down

The Brine Bath

Score skin of the pig at all four joints, and under each cheek. Place your hand between the skin and the meat to loosen the skin away from the meat. Be sure to keep the skin in place. This will allow the brine to work its way into the meat better.

In an extra-large ice chest, add all ingredients (except ice), and place pig in brine.

Cover and let sit for 24 hours.

Every six hours, add 5 pounds of ice over the pig. This will keep the pig at proper temperature; and as the ice melts, it will add to the brine.

15 oz. smoked paprika

3 gallons water 20 lbs. ice 2 lb. brown sugar 16 oz. (about 2 cups) garlic cloves, smashed 8 oz. fresh rosemary 8 oz. fresh sage 8 oz. fresh thyme 8 oz. shallots, chopped 16 oz. kosher salt 1 gallon (8 lbs.) sweet chili sauce 16 oz. vegetable oil 40-50 lb. whole pig

8 oz. chili powder 4 oz. chipotle powder 4 oz. kosher salt

DIRECTIONS: Remove pig from brine and pat dry.

Blend spices together with salt; and using your hands, rub the meat under all the skin areas. Any remaining seasoning can be rubbed on the outside of the skin. This will create a beautiful color to the skin as it roasts.

Place the pig directly on the oven racks, and put a drip pan under the pig to catch all the juice. Roast in a

preheated 250-degree oven for five to six hours until done, with an internal temperature of 155 degrees. The meat should be tender enough to fall off the bone. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the drip pan, and serve the juice with the pig.

For those of you who want to go big, dig a 3 x 4 x 3-foot square pit in your backyard. Line the sides and bottom with cinderblocks, and add about 60 pounds of charcoal. Once coals are hot, spread them thin in the middle and thicker to the outside edges. Lay foil; or if you want to go traditional, you can use about two dozen banana leaves to cover the coals. Place pig in center and cover entire pit with sheet metal. Roast for approximately six to eight hours.

Chef John Johnson is executive chef at River City Casino. For questions or recipe requests, email him at John.Johnson@rivercity.com.

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NICK OFFERMAN & MEGAN MULLALLY PHOTO BY ERIC SCHWABEL, RENAISSANCE FAIRE PHOTO BY STL PHOTOVISIONS, ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE PHOTO COURTESY OF KIDS ROCK CANCER

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ST. LOUIS DANCE FESTIVAL The 16th annual St. Louis Dance Festival will feature ballet to flamenco, middle eastern to modern, and Indian to Japanese dance, along with a special finale choreographed

by Gerard Charles of the Joffrey Ballet at Washington University’s Edison Theatre.

7:30 p.m. $20-$25. 935-6543 or dancesofindiastlouis.org

RUSH Rock band Rush will perform at Scottrade Center as part of its R40 Live 40th anniversary tour. 7:30 p.m. $46-$151. 800-745-3000 or scottradecenter.com.

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Opera Theatre opens its season with Rossini’s classic comedy, The Barber of Seville, at the Loretto-Hilton Center. Various times, nightly except Tuesdays. $25-$130.

961-0644 or opera-stl.org.

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THE TONY VIVIANO SHOW Hear Tony Viviano singing the songs of Bobby Darin at Patrick’s in Westport Plaza. 7 p.m. $10. 878-6767 or tonyviviano.com.

DON QUIXOTE Saint Louis Ballet presents the thrilling classic, Don Quixote, at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Various times. $28-$49.

516-4949 or touhill.org.

FINAL FANTASY St. Louis Symphony will play the magical music from the popular video game series, Final Fantasy.

7:30 p.m. $40-$65.

534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.

5/10

5/15-17 THE RAT PACK IS BACK! Experience the famous ‘Summit at the Sands’ nights with The Rat Pack—Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin and Joey Bishop—at the Fox Theatre.

Various times. $35-$80.

534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.

5/16-6/14

NICK OFFERMAN & MEGAN MULLALLY Actors Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally will bring their comedy show, Summer of 69: No Apostrophe, to the Peabody Opera House.

7 p.m. $37. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.

Lantern Festival: Magic Reimagined

FESTIVAL FUN

CIRCUS FLORA Travel back to the Jazz Age with Circus Flora’s One Summer on 2nd Street under the big top in Grand Center. Various times. $10 and up. 534-1111 or circusflora.org.

CWEA HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR Experience the historical charm of the Central West End during the CWEA House & Garden Tour. Various times and prices. thecwe.org.

RENAISSANCE FAIRE Step back into a 16th century French village for jousting, music, magic and more at the annual St. Louis Renaissance Faire in Rotary Park. Various times. $9-$16. strenfest.com.

5/12

5/22-6/14

HARDCORE CLASSICS 2015 The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis, featuring Sylvia McNair and the St. Louis Women’s HOPE Chorale, will perform at The Sheldon Concert Hall. 7:30 p.m. $36-$40.

533-9900 or thesheldon.org.

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5/29-5/31

SO MANY ANGELS! The Missouri Women’s Chorus will perform So Many Angels! in celebration of Mother’s Day at Union Avenue Christian Church. 3 p.m. $15. 267-0752 or brownpapertickets.com.

ANTONY & CLEOPATRA Shakespeare Festival St. Louis presents The Bard’s romantic tale of Antony and Cleopatra at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park. Free. 8 p.m. nightly, except Tuesdays. sfstl.com.

glance at a

5/9 LADUE DOGWOOD PARADE & FESTIVAL Ladue Dogwood Parade & Festival will feature homemade floats in a parade beginning at Ladue High School and ending at the middle school, where attendees can enjoy a festival with family-friendly activities and food booths. 10 a.m. parade, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. festival. 640-1981.

5/13 PARTIES IN THE PARK The 32nd annual happy-hour series of Parties in the Park kicks off with a performance by My Friend Mike on Central Avenue in downtown Clayton. 5-8:30 p.m. partiesinthepark.org.

5/23-7/31 LANTERN FESTIVAL: MAGIC REIMAGINED Marvel at 22 glowing works of art from Zigong, China at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Various times. $5-$26.

577-5100 or mobot.org.

6/15 SING FOR SITEMAN The sixth annual concert, benefitting Siteman Cancer Center, will feature performances by artists of Opera Theatre Saint Louis accompanied by event founder and pianist Carol Wong at John Burroughs School’s Performing Arts Center.

7:30 p.m. performance, followed by a wine and dessert reception with the performers. $50-$100.

961-0644 or singforsiteman.org.

CHECK THIS OUT 5/21 ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE Emerson presents the Kids Rock Cancer benefit, All You Need is Love, featuring Beatles’ favorites from St. Louis British Invasion cover band, Flaming Pie, at The Sheldon Concert Hall.

6 p.m. VIP pre-party; 7:30 p.m. concert.

529-9580 or kidsrockcancer.org.

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DIV ER SIONS Across 1. ___ Spumante 5. They’re entered in court 10. Atkins diet no-no 14. Bookbinding leather 15. Charles de Gaulle’s birthplace 16. Arch type 17. Kind of acid 18. Crosswise, on deck 19. Trivia tidbit 20. Tess McGill, 1988 23. Hairy-chested 24. Floor coverings, for short 25. Straight 28. Indian bread 30. Back 31. Accused’s need 33. Type of pipe 36. Georges Faure, 1990 40. ‘___ he drove out of sight’ 41. Gofers 42. Calendar span 43. Long, long time 44. Ignite 46. The Miracle of Fasting author, Paul

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

49. Yogurt-based condiment 51. Cole Sear, 1999 57. Trendy diet berry 58. Havens 59. ‘I had no ___!’

60. New York sports team 61. Dodge 62. Abound 63. Footnote word 64. Stalks 65. Aims

Down 1. Jack-in-the-pulpit, e.g.

2. Achy 3. Detective, at times 4. Privately 5. Accusation 6. Actionable words 7. Mournful poem 8. Apple spray 9. 18-wheeler 10. Funeral sight 11. ‘Encore!’

12. Odd-numbered page 13. Ms. Ditto and Mrs. Stern 21. Mrs. Reagan, to friends

FIRST-AID continued from page 34 and are familiar with it. Look through the kit, and become familiar with its contents and a first-aid manual before vacations and the spring/summer months. Make sure supplies are not expired and are in working order (thermometer, batteries, etc.), and replenish those that may have been used.”

Jane Eagon, a certified adult medicine nurse practitioner with BJC Medical Group and on staff

22. Pizazz 25. Advocate 26. At no time, poetically 27. In need of resupply, maybe 28. Barely beats 29. The ___ Daba Honeymoon 31. Annexes 32. Malcolm X director 33. ___ Piper 34. Butcher’s offering 35. Fix 37. Tattered 38. Conk out 39. Explosive 43. Certain discrimination 44. Newsstands 45. ‘___ alive!’

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For specific instructions on handling a variety of first aid situations, the American Red Cross has a free first-aid app available for Android and iPhone users, and the Mayo Clinic provides a complete online first aid guide at mayoclinic.org/first-aid.

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MASSEY TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY Tuckpointing, Chimney & Brick Repair, Caulking & Now Chimney Sweeping & Flue Re-lining.

Winner of 2013 BBB Torch Award. $50 off $500+ 314-486-3303 masseytuckpointing.com

SUMMER VACATION I'll drive your car to or from your summer vacation destination. No side trips, no passengers. Non drinker, non smoker, clean drivers license. Next day delivery.

636-236-2469 NORTHERN MICHIGAN 5BR/4BA Home on Beautiful Glen Lake, 25 miles west of Traverse City Michigan. Available weekly, Memorial Day - July 25th.

Call 314-993-8116

TUCKPOINTING Chimney Repair, Glass Blocks, Brick Block, Stone & Stucco.

Waterproofing. Insured.

40 Yrs Experience. Free Estimates.

314-910-3132 636-797-2947

REGENTS PARK LONDON Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment.

Convenient to Museums, Theaters & Shopping. Wireless Internet Access. Highly Recommended!

Call 314-569-2009

BRICKS FIXED BY T&J TUCKPOINTING Specialize in Chimneys All Types of Brick Work 25 Yrs. Exp., Free Est. & Insured Jerry 314-220-3584

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO santafehideaway.com 314-503-3311

VACATION RENTALS GULF COAST HOUSE Carillon Beach, FL, Destin Area. 3BR, 3BA, 3 pools, tennis courts and so much more!

Great Rates. Available NOW!

WANTED SERIOUS COLLECTOR & HISTORIAN Will Pay Top $ for WWII Military Relic's. Swords, Daggers, Metals, Badges, Hats, Helmets, Flags & Guns. 314-249-5369

Call Dave at 314-922-8344 For Pictures Please Visit

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SAUGATUCK DOUGLAS, MI 121 Lake Shore Dr. Charming Cottage, 5BR, 2BA, View of Lake, Large Screen Porch, Frplc, C/A, Private Beach, $2300 Wkly. Avail. 1st 2wks of June, last 2wks of Aug. & 1st 2wks of Sept.

Hack Allen 314-644-4143 • 314-517-4143 Libby 314-565-5475 Jane 314-913-0960

M & P WINDOW WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Reasonable Rates, Free Estimate, Angie's List, Insured, Dependable, Over 30 Years Experience & Ref's.

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

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MICHIGAN COTTAGE 200 yards from Lake Michigan, 1/4 mile from Crystal Lake.

2 story, 5BR, 4BA, sleeps 10.

Comfortably furnished. No pets.

Non Smoker. $2250/wk. Available July 11-18 & Aug 15-22. Off season rates available after 9/7/15.

Contact Ellen at 314-607-6955

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