May 14, 2021 by Ladue News

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EVER UPWARD LN stalwart Connie Mitchell chats with Ali Hogan and Leslie Gill about Rung for Women, which cultivates excellence, respect, safety, equity, joy and selfdetermination among women seeking better careers – and better lives.

Design & Décor ALFRESCO FUN Frequent LN contributor Alecia Humphreys reminds us that few activities can equal the joy of visiting a farmers market (like the Kirkwood Farmers’ Market, pictured here) or a similar outside attraction in the metro area.

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Kids MD Business Notes Healthy Appetite Crossword Puzzle FEATURE: Rung for Women Innovation Hub

Arts & Culture

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The Trio On Trend Design Elements FEATURE: Series Six FEATURE: Outdoor Markets

A LATTE LOVE Maplewood treasure Oliver’s Coffee + Flower Bar, under owner Olivia Ridgel, recently opened a second location in the Saint Louis Galleria in Richmond Heights, and LN mainstay Bethany Christo shares all the delightful details.

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Hematology oncology specialist Stephanie Mannis will host American rock band The Samples on June 3 at Grant’s Farm, with all proceeds from this live outdoor concert benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as part of its Man and Woman of the Year campaign. Learn more about the event on Page 10. Photo by Christina Kling-Garrett.

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‌ ehind any amount of personal or professional B success I’ve ever had has been a team of women lifting me up, cheering me on and leading my way. I’ll always be grateful to sit on the shoulders of their strength and wisdom, and I believe wholeheartedly that women supporting women can and will change the world.

So when I heard about Rung for Women – a holistic program designed to give metro area women a leg up on the path to a better life and career – I couldn’t wait to shine a light on this organization in Ladue News. Starting on Page 21, LN contributor Connie Mitchell chats with the founders of Rung about their mission, their passion and the results they’ve already seen. Speaking of amazing women, Olivia Ridgel, owner of Instagram’s favorite metro area coffee shop, Oliver’s Coffee + Flower Bar, shares updates, starting on Page 60, about the expansion of her business and her family with LN contributor Bethany Christo. Our coverage of metro area residents lifting one another up doesn’t stop there. Series Six – the rapidly growing local brand that creates apparel celebrating St. Louis sports, businesses and more – recently won temporary residency at a pop-up storefront thanks to the Pop Local on The Boulevard contest. Read all about the innovative contest and its winner in the feature starting on Page 39 by LN regular Alecia Humphreys. Here’s to all those who support and uplift our community – and here’s to following their example.

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ON THE COVER Stephanie ManniS’ event to Benefit the LeukeMia & LyMphoMa Society

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ince ce 2017, tthee Leukemia Leu e a & Lymphoma Lymp a Society S ciety has helped advance 60 out of the 71 Food and Drug Administration-approved treatment options for blood cancer. These lifesaving treatments are made possible in part by the generosity of the community, including through the LLS Man and Woman of the Year fundraising competition. The competition runs for 10 weeks, as teams host events to raise the most for LLS, and this year, hematology oncology specialist Stephanie Mannis has pulled out all the stops with a live, outdoor concert at Grant’s Farm. “Over the last 20 years, I’ve loved doing fundraising events,” Mannis says. “My mom was always involved in charities. It instilled in me that you don’t need money to fundraise; you need passion.” Through her work, Mannis had been interested in working with charities that deal with blood cancers and blood disease, and also wanted to give back to the doctors and patients that she works with. On June 3, Mannis will host a live concert by Boulder, Colorado, rock band The Samples. “They have a bit of a cult following in St. Louis – I’ve brought them in for other charitable events,” Mannis explains. “People are just dying for live music again, and the Bauernhof

The Samples Live at Grant’s Farm to Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Grant’s Farm, 10501 Gravois Road, St. Louis June 3, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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att Grant’s G Farm is such h a great g venue. Thiss h has been a magical turn of events.” Tickets for the event can be purchased directly through Eventbrite, with Mannis donating the profits to LLS. There are also virtual tickets available for those who are unable to attend the event in person. “There are raffle tickets for $10, whether virtual or in person,” Mannis adds. The prize for the raffle is a Taylor Baby BT1e guitar, supplied by Eddie’s Guitars in Maplewood, which will be both played and signed by The Samples. Although the event is just one night, Mannis’ LLS campaign continues through June 17, and anyone can donate online at pages.lls.org/mwoy/gat/stlouis21/ smannis or via a check to Mannis made out to LLS with her name in the memo. Mannis thanks her team for their support: Penny Schneithorst, Scott Savacool, Libby Powers, Melissa O’Hara, Rob Rooney, Kim Russell, Diane Dark, Siri Sinnett, Pam DeSanto, and Sage Wightman. “I am humbled and honored to have such amazing support,” she concludes. Stephanie Mannis, 1436 Peacock Lane, St. Louis, 314-322-8892, pages.lls.org/mwoy/gat/stlouis21/smannis

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KIDS MD Preschooler

PLAYTIME By Dr. Joseph Kahn

any skills developed during childhood and adolescence establish lifelong habits – both good and bad. These include study, social interaction, diet and food choice, and other healthy habits, such as exercise and physical activity. Regular physical activity promotes lifelong health. When children are physically active, they have greater levels of cardiac and respiratory stamina, stronger muscles and bones, and lower body fat. There are also brain health and emotional benefits, such as greater cognitive ability and a lower risk for depression. Studies also show that exercise improves memory, attention and academic performance. In addition, good dietary and activity habits developed in childhood lead to good habits as adults, just as a poor diet and sedentary lifestyle in childhood can be difficult to alter in adolescence and adulthood. So how much and what type of physical activity do kids need? The types of activity vary by age, and different sorts of movement help teach diverse skills. For example, preschool children, generally ages 3 to 5, need to engage in active play, such as running, throwing a ball and riding a tricycle. Weightbearing activities, such as hopping and jumping, can develop strong bones. Group activities, such as taking turns on the slide or with active toys, and exercise with other kids foster social skills. And organized activities, such as swimming, dance or gymnastics lessons, and walks with the family,

encourage and teach team building and interpersonal-relations skills. Limiting screen time, especially for this age group, and ensuring your child gets about three hours of activity daily are likewise critical. It’s important to be active with your kids, and if you can keep up with them, you’ll stay healthy, too! Be sure to tune in to our next Kids MD column in the June 11 edition of Ladue News for information focusing on activity for school-age children and adolescents.

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Budgeting for Divorce By Brittany Nay

‌Statistics show divorce rates are spiking in the U.S. amid the stressors of the pandemic, and metro area divorce financial experts are seeing more couples turning to them for help in managing their finances through this life change. LN recently spoke with Nicole Davis, a certified divorce financial analyst at Reliance Financial Services in Clayton, to learn more about what couples can do to ease this transition financially. Are you seeing a rise in those who are getting divorced coming to you for financial advice? The pandemic has placed a lot of stress on couples, the courts are backlogged, and more couples are looking to an amicable, problem-solving approach like mediation versus traditional litigation. Also, couples contemplating divorce are worried. They don’t know what their financial future holds; most couples have never divorced before, and they don’t know what to expect. They are looking for a divorce financial expert to help them navigate these unchartered waters and

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help them arrive at reasonable, fair and sound financial agreements. Taking a problem-solving approach allows couples to plan and think through their transition. Working with someone like me allows couples to develop a plan where they are both financially secure and know what to expect after the divorce. Who can help sort out finances during a divorce? Navigating divorce finances is so different than any other kind of financial problem-solving exercise or planning. There are many pieces to the financial puzzle that must be considered before a couple completes their agreements. The financial complexities are unique to each person’s situation, and each spouse’s priorities and concerns are different. The tax implications with certain financial agreements are unique, as well. The process is also very emotional. It takes a unique divorce financial professional to be able to help a couple understand the finances, navigate the emotions that are inherently part of this major life transition and help them reach a satisfactory agreement and plan. How should those who are getting a divorce prepare and manage their personal finances? The best way to prepare is to understand the

past and current finances by pulling together documents regarding current and historic monthly, quarterly and annual expenses; understand all sources of income; make a list of all assets and debts; [and] make a list of financial priorities and concerns. For example, it may be important [to someone to] remain in the house. Understanding each spouse’s priorities and concerns allows for the best chance to reach the most satisfactory agreements for both spouses. What should individuals expect financially during the divorce process and how it will impact their financial futures? Know that the transition period will cost money, [such as setting] up a new household and divorce [ fees]. How a couple goes about the transition will have a direct impact on their financial future, as well as their emotional wellbeing and co-parenting relationship. For instance, spending a lot of money and time on a long, drawn-out court battle costs more than reaching agreements through an amicable, problem-solving process such as mediation.

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Serves | 6 to 8 |  1²⁄³ cup flour  1 tsp baking soda  ½ tsp ground cinnamon  ½ tsp salt  1 cup honey  2 eggs, room temperature  ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened  2 Tbsp sour cream  1 tsp almond extract  1 tsp vanilla extract  5 oz dates, pitted and chopped  1 cup macadamia nuts, toasted and chopped  whipped yogurt, to serve (optional) | Preparation | Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking oil spray. Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt into a bowl. In a separate bowl, add honey and eggs; using an electric mixer, beat on high speed until thickened, for 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce speed, and add butter; mix until incorporated, for approximately 2 minutes. Add sour cream, extracts and dates; mix until well combined, for approximately 1 minute. Fold in flour mixture and nuts. Add batter to prepared loaf pan; bake for approximately 1 hour, until golden brown or a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack, for 10 minutes. Turn loaf out of pan, and allow it to cool completely. Slice and serve with whipped yogurt, if desired.

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AreA nonprofits Are CoMing together to give woMen A leg up in their professionAl And personAl lives.

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rogress, not perfection.” That’s the motto Ali Hogan and Leslie Gill live by as founder and president, respectively, of Rung for Women, a program designed to give metro area women a leg up on the path to a better life and career, with a familysustaining wage. “It’s such an appropriate message for women,” Gill says. “So many women feel that if they’re not Superwoman, they’re not successful. We want women to know that they don’t have to be perfect – they just need to keep on moving up the rungs of the ladder.” And for 106 local women, Rung is offering the boost they need to get off the ground. Out of almost 1,000 women who expressed interest, the first cohort of 106 recently began the program designed to transform their professional and personal lives through a holistic mix of services underpinned by six core values: excellence, respect, safety, equity, joy and self-determination. Hogan developed the concept for Rung after owning her former retail store of the same name, which operated from 2010 to 2017. The shop offered affordable consignment business clothing. “When I had the shop, I wanted it to be a place for women to feel they had a safe community where they could hang out,” Hogan says. In cooperation with local organizations that provide housing and services for women and children in crisis, Hogan opened Rung for special events where women could shop and pamper themselves. “Most had never experienced the kind of environment we created at Rung, and quite a few didn’t know where they’d be next since they were in transitional housing programs,” she says. In 2016, Hogan began considering the next iteration of Rung. “When women are climbing the life ladder, what do they need to get to a sustainable place?” she recalls asking herself. “One of my board members knew of a program in Cincinnati that offers this type of holistic approach, so I visited several times, and that was the seed for what we grew into our own unique organization.” Hogan hired a consulting firm to help determine the feasibility of and demand for the type of program she envisioned. She hired Gill after a recruiting agency identified her strong background in nonprofit management. Knowing she didn’t want to create her own nonprofit since there

were already many good organizations in the area, Hogan instead brought services from existing nonprofits under the Rung umbrella. She purchased an almost 4-acre site with several existing buildings in St. Louis’ Fox Park neighborhood, razing all but a 31,000-square-foot warehouse, then rehabbing it and adding 19,000 additional square feet to create the facility that now houses a vibrant community of nonprofit services and supportive spaces. For instance, healthy grab-and-go meals and a vegetable garden on the property provide nutritious options that many cohort members never had access to before. Each nonprofit, known as Rung co-designers, maintains a dedicated staffer in the Rung facility, allowing cohort members to receive multiple types of support in one centralized space. Primary health care, career development, financial education, counseling, nutrition services and wellness programs are all available under Rung’s roof. “We really looked for co-designers that had values in concert with our own,” Gill says. “We were very intentional in our selection process. We looked for organizations that do one thing really well, whether that’s in the financial, family support, career or well-being areas.” Once codesigners were identified, everyone joined together to help determine Rung’s logistics, resources and expectations, and a dedicated employee of each nonprofit moved into the Rung building last December. Recruiting will soon begin for the next cohort of Rung members, in September. Working with a personal coach during the first six months of their Rung journey, members create career, financial and personal goals. Coaches continue to serve as accountability partners for as long as 18 months more as members work toward their goals. “This program is a game changer,” Gill says. “These women need a hand up, not a handout. And here, they have like-minded women who can support and encourage them. There are lots of broken women out there who need positive role models, and only a month into the first cohort, members are telling me this is changing their life.” Rung for Women, 2717 Sidney St., St. Louis, 314-451-8500, rungforwomen.org

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or more than 30 years, Plaza Advisory Group has been serving families throughout Missouri and beyond. As an independent financial advisory company, Plaza is able to work flexibly with the unique needs and concerns of each client. That independence is what drew partner and managing director Judy Rubin to the group 10 years ago, coming over from a long career at a larger, Wall Street-type firm. “Everyone has a unique set of circumstances,” she explains. Two years into working with Plaza Advisory Group, Rubin brought her son into the business, joking that everyone wants an advisor who trained with his mother looking over his shoulder. Her partners have brought family on as well, creating a multigenerational workspace. “Part of our growth has been bringing in select numbers of younger but highly educated people to allow Plaza to continue to serve future generations,” Rubin says. A wealth manager, Rubin has a designation as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ and personally works with divorced women in helping them achieve or improve their financial independence. “We build a relationship that lasts decades, and we get to see someone who was very vulnerable take ownership of their financial position and regain their balance,” she says. “It’s directly rewarding; we’re working with numbers, but we’re really helping a family.” In 2020, Rubin found that her clients’ financial wellbeing strengthened by staying the course with their financial plans despite the pandemic-induced market swings. Most clients found that they couldn’t spend as much as usual since travel and most entertainment was limited. “Our clients worried less about money and more about personal, family and global health concerns,” she says. “It made me really admire the human spirit.” Plaza Advisory Group manages more than $1 billion collectively and is able to retain independence while affiliating with Steward Partners and Raymond James to provide even greater services. “We work with all kinds of people,” Rubin confirms. “Plaza tries to deliver clients what they need rather than try to fit them into what we’ve got.”

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Ranked among the leading REALTORS in St. Louis, Kim Carney specializes in the luxury real estate market and utilizes a unique and aggressive marketing plan. She prides herself on taking a proactive approach. Carney offers the experience and savvy negotiation skills that achieve optimum results for her clients.

Susan Hais is one of St. Louis’ preeminent family law practitioners, focusing on complex divorce litigation. Hais started the practice and has grown it into a firm employing 7 attorneys, yielding great success for its clients. The choice of a lawyer should not be based on advertisements alone.

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Efrat Cohen specializes in corporate investigations, intelligence gathering, asset investigations and more. The Israeli citizen uses intuitive investigative skills and bilingual capabilities as a recognized asset to international investigative fields. At Global Intelligence Consultants, Inc. she is responsible for managing, controlling and directing all security and surveillance operations worldwide for individuals, corporations and the legal profession.

Hope Hillis began her banking career in 2011 and has risen to become senior vice president and lender at M1 Bank. “My passion is nurturing client relationships and helping their businesses grow,” Hillis says. “I feel especially honored to be a part of providing dignified housing to underserved members of our community.

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Debi Graeler’s love of plants and horticulture started 20 years ago. Since then, she has been a major part of Chesterfield Valley Nursery’s journey. Over the years, she has assisted the maintenance department, led the retail department and, for the past five years, headed the wholesale department.

Dr. Becky Lynn, MD, is the founder of Evora Women’s Health, bringing holistic health care solutions together in one supportive space. Having left traditional health care because she felt she couldn’t provide the high caliber of health care that women deserve, Lynn provides comprehensive care that includes nutrition counseling, life coaching, personal training, massage, yoga and more.

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“I’ve enjoyed working in financial services for over 40 years,” says Judy Rubin. “When I went through a divorce many years ago, I realized that there was a void of financial advice for women. I’ve made it a priority to help women in that situation. It’s gratifying to help families navigate life transitions.”

Jacque Phillips

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AccuCare Home Health Care of St. Louis was established 27 years ago by founder and owner Jacque Phillips, RN, BSN, in order to give its clients and their families peace of mind by providing the finest private, in-home health care, in their homes, on their own terms.

The top cupcake at Jilly’s Cupcake Bar is Jill Segal. With a background in marketing, Segal has transformed the cupcake industry in St. Louis. Not only did Jilly’s win the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars twice, but also it has truly become a St. Louis destination spot, with decadent gourmet cupcakes that are true works of art!

Jenny Rausch

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As owner and manager of Karr Bick Kitchen + Bath, Jenny Rausch specializes in making any space feel like nothing ordinary. Through her leadership skills, Karr Bick has been recognized locally, featured on the cover of several regional magazines and expanded to offer a range of design services.

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Classroom By Drew Gieseke | photos courtesy of WGU Missouri’s Fund My Classroom

WGU MissoUri’s FUnd My ClassrooM proGraM seeks to iMprove area edUCational experienCes.

t’s impossible to quantify the impact that teachers have on their students. From late nights spent grading papers to early mornings spent prepping the classroom before the first bell, educators put their hearts and souls into preparing the next generation for what’s next. WGU Missouri understands this passion and rewards it with support through the Fund My Classroom initiative. Now in its third year, the initiative fills the gaps between budgetary limitations and educational opportunities by calling on K-12 educators to submit project proposals for consideration to receive funding. A committee then reviews every proposal and determines which to fund. Projects range widely in scope, dollars requested and grade level. Past winners have included grants to pay for training for therapy dogs and podcast-recording equipment, among many others. The projects selected all have one thing in common: They demonstrate a commitment to engaging and enriching the academic experience for students. “WGU is a very innovative university – we do education very differently,” says Dr. Angie Besendorfer, WGU Missouri’s chancellor. “It’s very student-focused, and those are the kinds of projects we

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love to fund.” In 2021, WGU Missouri awarded $125,000 in grant money – a major increase from previous years, when the Clayton-based institution gave out $10,000 and $15,000 in 2019 and 2020, respectively. That, plus a larger geographic footprint – the initiative accepted proposals from teachers not only in Missouri but also in Illinois and Kansas – means a bigger impact for teachers and students. “This is a way we can jump in and help,” Besendorfer says. “We do try to spread our dollars far and wide.” Financial support, moreover, marks just the beginning. The initiative has the simple ultimate goal of supporting educators so they can help students succeed. “The reality is that I hope our communities can realize that teachers are on the front lines every day, whether there’s a pandemic or not,” Besendorfer says. “Supporting teachers in any way possible – whether it’s donating supplies or one-byone little things – those add up.” Check out winner updates at wgu.edu/newsroom. WGU Missouri, 8000 Maryland Ave., Unit 410, Clayton, 314-677-2302, wgu.edu/missouri

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Velvet bedding and seating in rich teal and blue make for exceptionally luxurious bedroom décor. Celerie Kemble’s Lacecap bedding for Eastern Accents juxtaposes a velvet ribbonbordered duvet cover and dust skirt with a lush hydrangea-patterned fabric that strikes the balance between structure and flourish. The coordinating Calypso sheet set is crafted from 300-thread-count Egyptian cotton sateen with a matching velvet trim. (salliehome.com)

Beacon Hill’s Abstract Velvets upholstery fabric collection features interpretive patterns, nuanced textures and rich, complex colors suggestive of moody skies, topographical maps, reptilian skins and majestic medallions. Varying pile heights and intricate weave structures are reminiscent of textiles worn by age and the elements. (kdrshowrooms.com)

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GOING GREEN By Andrea Smith | Photos by Megan Lorenz

efore transforming a space, St. Louis-based interior designer Kate Griesedieck Striler likes to begin with an alluring piece of art, a statement rug, eye-catching fabrics or something unique to a given client’s style. For the local law firm office pictured here, it was the wall art her client picked up at a gallery in New Orleans that inspired the monochromatic color choice. “I was intrigued by doing a somewhat muted and neutral palette but with a strong punch of color,” she details. Griesedieck Striler opted for Benjamin Moore’s Terre Verte paint, which offered “the perfect pop of green without being overwhelming.” She notes that complementary colors are key to a successful monochromatic design – and one

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mustn’t neglect the ceiling. To balance style with function, Griesedieck Striler worked with the owner of The Resplendent Crow in University City on the two desks. Griesedieck Striler says she and her client both fancy antique furnishings, so they worked well together when it came to selecting various pieces. A few of her favorite pieces in this design are the burled wood console with pulls sourced from Refab in St. Louis and the French provincial mirror hanging above it, which she found at The Brass Alligator in Clayton. As for the chandelier, Griesedieck Striler sought a fixture that landed in the intersection of contemporary and traditional styles. “I think we achieved that goal with this gorgeous Sputnik chandelier,” she says.

The completion of this project marked a milestone in Griesedieck Striler’s career as the first installation under her own firm, Griesedieck Design, having formerly worked for Frontenac interior design studio Temple and Hentz. Striler says that she recruited her dad to help with the office installation and that working with him has been the best part about entrepreneurship. “My dad retired three years ago from Anheuser-Busch and, for a lack of a better word, is very handy – I now use him on my installs,” she says. “It was very memorable being with him, laughing with each other as we screwed in each crystal into the chandelier.”

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One local apparel company recently won temporary residency at a pop-up storefront thanks to the Pop Local on The Boulevard contest.

he Boulevard business district in Richmond Heights has been blessed with some serious St. Louis spirit thanks to its newest neighbor – local apparel company Series Six. “Series Six focuses on everything there is to love about St. Louis,” says Sami Maurer, owner of Series Six. “So whether you love the sports teams, local restaurants, specific neighborhoods, we really have T-shirts, hats, sweatshirts, you name it, for anyone who loves St. Louis, regardless of what they love about it.” Maurer officially founded Series Six a little more than three years ago. However, it has been many more years in the making. “I was studying business and graphic design in Alabama, and there are so many southern T-shirt brands, and I wanted to bring that back to St. Louis because we didn’t really have much like that in St. Louis or in the Midwest in general back then,” Maurer says. “So when I was home from school one summer, I designed one T-shirt, I found somewhere to make it, and I was super excited to wear it out when I started getting compliments. It made me realize this was something that I could actually do, so I started designing and selling that one shirt by posting on Facebook at the time. … That was six years ago.” And although Maurer started slowly while in school – by selling and sorting shirts first from her parents’ dining room and then from her own home – Series Six has now graduated into its own storefront, which opened May 1, at 26 The Boulevard. “We are super excited to be a part of The Boulevard,” says Maurer, who was awarded the space rent-free for three months as part of the Pop Local on The Boulevard contest. “We are really grateful for the opportunity. It’s a very unique thing for there to be a competition to win a free storefront. That’s kind of not really heard of, so we are super excited to be chosen as the winner, and we are eager to make the most out of that opportunity.” Maurer says the storefront will sell a sampling of her more than 150 St. Louis-inspired designs. “Our whole line is pretty much dedicated to the retro and vintage look for the most part,” Maurer says. “I think we are unique in that aspect. Plus, our wide range of offerings.” Series Six sells not only St. Louis baseball and hockey gear but also items geared toward local restaurants – think favorites – Sami Maurer such as McGurk’s Irish Pub, Gus’ Pretzels and Molly’s – and nonprofits such as the Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation and Rung for Women. Proceeds from her restaurant series partly go back to restaurants to support staff who have been affected by COVID-19, while the nonprofits receive 100 percent of the proceeds from their shirts. “In 2020 alone, we were able to raise over $100,000 for local restaurants, nonprofits and COVID relief through these different shirts,” Maurer says. “We were excited to be able to give that back to the St. Louis community last year, and we are hoping to build on that number this year.” Also, Series Six is releasing an in-store-only exclusive – a new collection in collaboration with Anheuser-Busch. “We are super excited for that,” Maurer says. “We hope it’ll drive some really cool foot traffic to our new space.” And although the space will be open only through July for certain, Maurer is optimistic about the opportunity the experience presents. “This is a great risk-free trial for us, so we are excited to see how it goes,” Maurer says. “It’s crazy to think about the times when my parents’ dining room was full of stacks of T-shirts – looking back on the beginning stages and where it is now. We hope to continue retail for the long run, but we are excited about the opportunity for the popup and to see how that goes and where it takes us.”

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Market Madness

By Alecia Humphreys

From shopping to dining to entertainment, here is your guide to outdoor markets to visit in the metro area this season. the metro area has an array oF opportunities to Fully and saFely savor the sunshine this season. these outdoor markets are the perFect places to shop, eat and enjoy this spring and summer here.

Produce Plus Sure, farmers markets are best known for their farm-fresh fruits and veggies. But area farmers markets – and their devoted vendors – are bringing more to their booths so you can bring more to the table – and beyond.

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Stroll the stands at Kirkwood Farmers’ Market seven days a week for its beloved farm-fresh produce, as well as favorite local goods such as beautiful blooms from Rust in Bloom, soap from Hope Soaperie and candles from LoveMy Candles & Co. Plus, don’t miss biting into a buttery biscuit from Honey Bee’s before you begin the day.

Open Wednesday through Saturday with varying hours and vendors each day, the Soulard Farmer’s Market offers something for everyone – from meat and fish, to spices and home décor, to baked goods and coffee, to name just a few.

towER GRovE FARMERS’ MARkEt Peruse the plethora of produce the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market has to offer on Saturdays and Tuesdays (or even differing days at the Boulevard or Ferguson markets) before exploring some Baetje Farms cheese, baked goods from Mister’s Bake Shop, jewelry from Ascendant Jewelry Studio and more.

GARDEN GEMS There’s nothing like grabbing food from the garden – the 9 Mile Garden, that is. Located in Afton, it allows families (and even their furry friends) to enjoy food from an array of area food truck favorites, such as Sugarfire Smoke House, Seoul Taco, Essentially Fries, Fire & Ice Cream Truck and more. Although all 40 food trucks aren’t always on-site, 9 Mile Garden shares via its social media pages seven days a week which food trucks will be geared up to get you some grub for either lunch or dinner. Once you’ve made the tough decision on “where” to dine, enjoy your meal at the plethora of picnic tables, or even bring a blanket to have a picnic on the lawn. And if you’re hoping for some family fun, check out 9 Mile Garden’s entertainment calendar, which ranges from live music to outdoor movies to special events like a monthly farmers market, flea market and more.

Foundry Favorites BE ENtERtAiNED From rock musician Neal Francis on May 14, to local hiphop artist NandoSTL on May 21, to jazz tunes from Dave Grelle’s Playadors on May 28, City Foundry has a fabulous lineup for this summer on its outdoor stage. Plus, attendees will enjoy the party in pods to stay safe and social distanced while they dance the night away.

The long-awaited City Foundry STL Public Market – featuring the area’s first food hall concept, shopping and even office space – is set to open this spring with outdoor amenities to add to the already exquisite entity!

Shop SMAll Do you love to shop small and also support the female bosses changing the business game in our area? Then Procure Marketplace by The Women’s Creative is a definite must for your list. On the last Sunday of each month until October, Procure Marketplace pops up outside City Foundry STL. Take a second to reserve tickets in advance via Eventbrite (thereby helping The Women’s Creative control occupancy for social distancing), and be prepared to shop some of the area’s most stellar shops. From the ever-popular Claire Flowers’ shoes, to the stylish and supersoft sweatshirts and tees from Sweet Momma Blair, to the carefully curated gifts from We Like to Party, you won’t want to miss shopping these local gems.

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POSH PROPERTIES By Maggie Peters

Kim Carney The Carney Team Coldwell Banker Premier Group 314-422-7449, kimcarney@cbphomes.com This Clayton Gardens neighborhood home offers light-filled spaces and sophisticated finishes in every room. Entertain in the large family room, featuring an updated fireplace, or enjoy the spring weather in the private outdoor oasis amid gorgeous landscaping.

14 OVERHILLS DRIVE | LADUE John Ryan The Ryan Tradition Coldwell Banker Realty – Gundaker 9651 Clayton Road, 314-941-0572, theryantradition.com

Featuring more than 7,000 square feet of elegant living space, this Ladue estate features French-inspired architecture and custom finishes throughout. Enjoy two separate closets and dressing areas in the separate first-floor master wing and a resort-style Pebble Tec pool.

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This stunning Ladue estate showcases incredible architectural features and top-ofthe-line appliances. The spectacular detached garage includes a beautiful 1-bedroom apartment perfect for guests or in-laws, and the yard is an entertaining oasis with an outdoor kitchen, an in-ground pool and a water feature.

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Situated on 3 acres in the heart of Ladue, this brick home has everything you could ask for: a gourmet kitchen, his-and-her studies, two laundry areas and five en suites. The walk-out lower level features a wine cellar, theater room and workout room.

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This 6-bedroom, 6-full-bathroom and 2-half-bathroom home in Ladue is listed for $3.2 million.

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ooCoo, which debuted in February in St. Louis’ Soulard neighborhood, features a bar-and-grill menu centered on New Orleans-inspired dishes, among them such signatures as alligator-and-shrimp po’boys, “smashed” burgers and jambalaya, available for takeout via phone-in orders. The concept comes from owner Nikki Westhoff, executive chef CJ Taylor and general manager Sarah Marsden. Taylor previously cooked at bars in his hometown of Granite City; he credits his early culinary inspiration to his mother, an aspiring chef who worked at Hammerstone’s in the same town. “We want to make everyone who walks in the door feel comfortable,” says Westhoff, who has tended bar for 22 years, having started at Humphrey’s in St. Louis in 1999. “The name BooCoo comes from New Orleans slang – the

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French phrase merci beaucoup, or ‘thank you very much.’ It means ‘many,’ ‘much,’ ‘a lot.’ We hope to provide ‘BooCoo’ amounts of fun here.” Although it fills the space previously occupied by Oaked, BooCoo takes a decidedly more casual approach than its predecessor. Diners can choose from menu highlights like the Tower of Nachos, whose tortilla or nacho cheese chips are layered, baked and served in a coffee can; the appetizer features a choice of chicken, beef or chili with cheese, tomato, onion, jalapeños, salsa and sour cream. Additional shareable plates include toasted cannelloni served with red or white sauce. “We’ve got some of your St. Louis favorites, but we’re bringing that New Orleans feel to it to set us apart,” Marsden says. BooCoo also features alligator on its menu in such dishes as gator jambalaya, as well as

the aforementioned gator-and-shrimp po’boy served with Cajun mayo. In the latter, the gator is marinated in buttermilk and dredged in seasonings before frying. Additional sandwich options include quarter-pound “smashed” burgers, as well as house-made roast beef that’s cooked mediumrare, shaved thin and served as a French dip or in The Bayou – an open-faced sandwich topped with gravy, Cajun mayo and the diner’s choice of cheese. Brunch, available on Saturdays and Sundays, includes items such as the Dip Stick: a sausage link skewer-rolled in pancake batter, deep-fried and served with a dusting of powdered sugar and maple syrup.

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s more and more COVID-19 vaccines are distributed daily in the metro area, St. Louis Shakespeare Festival has its hopes set high for its monthlong run of King Lear, from June 2 to 27 in Shakespeare Glen, adjacent to the Saint Louis Art Museum. The festival’s producing artistic director Tom Ridgely and his staff are carefully monitoring the scientific landscape and the guidelines of health officials in St. Louis to determine proper safety protocols for the show’s staff, cast and audiences. As of mid-April, when this article was written, outdoor events in that municipality are restricted to 32 percent capacity, or approximately 1,000 people per night for presentations of King Lear in a socially distanced layout at Shakespeare Glen. Patrons of such events are required to wear masks, as well. The innovative presentation of King Lear will feature an entire BIPOC (“Black, Indigenous, People of Color”) cast led by André De Shields in the title role. Directing the production will be Carl Cofield, associate artistic director of The Classical Theatre of Harlem, whose credits include direction of the world premiere of One Night in Miami, as well as Twelfth Night, Macbeth, Henry IV and Antigone. The technical staff includes Broadway designer Wilson Chin as set designer, costume designer Mika Eubanks, music and sound designer David R. Molina and lighting designer John Wylie. The cast features St. Louis performers Rayme Cornell,

Jacqueline Thompson, J. Samuel Davis, Carl Overly Jr., Brian McKinley and Tyler White, as well as Leland Fowler, Allen Gilmore, Kentrell Jamison, Atum Jones, Jason J. Little, Theorri London, Daniel José Molina, Michael Tran, Brian Anthony Wilson and Christina Yancy. De Shields won an acting “triple crown” in 2019 for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role as Hermes in the Broadway hit Hadestown. He followed that up in 2020 with a Grammy award for Musical Theater Album, also for Hadestown. During a career spanning more than half a century, De Shields has performed in such shows as The Wiz, Ain’t Misbehavin’ and The Full Monty and has been inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame. As most folks know, King Lear ranks among Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies and focuses on the tribulations that befall the English king after he decides to retire – only to be fooled by fake professions of love from his daughters Goneril and Regan. In turn, he banishes his youngest daughter, Cordelia, the only honest one of the three. As Lear is manipulated by his elder daughters, their husbands and others, he descends into madness. Stay safe – and enjoy the highly anticipated debut of this groundbreaking rendition of one of the Bard’s greatest plays!

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Dino Safari By Drew Gieseke | Photos courtesy of the Saint Louis Zoo

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A new prehistoric experience At the sAint Louis Zoo brings dinosAurs to Life in more wAys thAn one.

n engaging new exhibit at the Saint Louis Zoo takes visitors back in time more than 83 million years, not only to see dinosaurs in action and learn about how they lived but also to better understand how these insights impact animals and the environment today. Dubbed “Emerson Dinoraurus,” the recently debuted exhibit features 16 different groupings of animatronic and stationary dinosaurs that move, munch and, yes, roar to the delight of visitors young and old. Located on-site at the zoo, the experience includes prehistoric creatures like a life-size triceratops, an 18-foot-tall brachiosaurus, a 12-foot-tall Tyrannosaurus rex and many more – each of which helps tell the story of life and its precarity on Earth. But visitors shouldn’t expect the experience to be populated with just extinct critters. “We were able to incorporate some of the existing live animals into the experience,” says Michael Macek, the zoo’s director. “We chose animals and fabricated most of the designs ourselves to talk about things like extinction, conservation and climate change.” The species that populate the area were each carefully selected to help illustrate that similar animals lived during the various periods when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Some of the live creatures that visitors can see at the exhibit include North American river otters, Tasmanian devils, fish, sea stars, urchins and more – not to mention modern bird species like the domesticated guinea fowl, which are expected to arrive later this summer to roam the exhibit. “We do make a lot of references in this particular exhibit to birds,” Macek says. “Birds are living dinosaurs; they’re direct descendants of dinosaurs. We try to provide examples in many cases – in this particular case, through birds.” This connection between then and now presents plenty of learning opportunities for children. Zoo interpreters can be found throughout the site to talk about evolution, extinction and climate change – undeniably tough subjects that can be more than a little challenging for younger guests. With this in mind, lessons are applied to the animals that live today to bridge the divide between the past and present – and, hopefully, to help shape a more sustainable future. Macek expects “Emerson Dinoraurus” to run as a seasonal experience for the next two to three years and says that zoo guests can expect changes from one year to the next to keep the material fresh. Further, the attraction, which was designed by the team at the zoo, forms just part of a more transformational project to reimagine and redevelop the 3.5-acre location into a new, permanent family and children’s area. “We are actively designing,” Macek says. “We’re really probably in the first quartile of reimagining it. We do have the capacity to design, brainstorm, looking at best practices and developing empathy in children for animals. If we stick to our current design schedule, we should have some good concepts by October.” The ultimate goal between the exhibit and the future of the area is clear: Whether the animals on display are long-since extinct or endangered currently, the zoo wants to continue making connections between them and visiting families. “Learning about dinosaurs is kind of like CSI [crime scene investigation], using really old evidence,” says Macek in a news release issued by the zoo. “Paleontologists ask questions about why certain dinosaurs moved to different places and why their food supplies or habitats were threatened. And those are exactly the kind of questions zoo conservationists ask today in trying to save animals from extinction.” The temporary exhibit will run through Oct. 31, 2021. Admission costs $5.95 per person for ages 2 and up, with children under 2 admitted free, and can be purchased at the entrance to the exhibit. Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis, 314-781-0900, stlzoo.org

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park imaginations and a love for reading by sharing Duncan the Story Dragon – a saga of dreams, excitement and resiliency fueled by a child’s love of books and reading. The title character loves to read as much as he loves chocolate milkshakes. When Duncan reads a book, the story comes to life, and his imagination catches fire. Unfortunately, so does the book. More than anything, Duncan wants to read a whole story before the pages burn away, lamenting, “I want to read those two wonderful words, like the last sip of a chocolate milkshake …‘The End.’” Duncan’s solutions to his fiery problem include reading inside a refrigerator, in front of whirring fans and in an ice cube-filled bathtub – but to no avail. He also tries to find a reading buddy, only to be disappointed by neighboring animals who fear dragons. Dejected and forlorn, Duncan trudges back to his cottage convinced he’ll never reach the satisfying end of a story. The disappointed dragon sits crying in his home, eyes closed and hugging his prized book, when a tiny voice asks, “Sad ending?” Duncan opens his eyes to see a curious and concerned mouse, with whom he shares his dilemma – and, as fate would have it, finds that the mouse, too, loves reading! Together, mouse and dragon embark on a thrilling journey through storyland, savoring the ending, like the last sip of a chocolate milkshake: “The End.” Writer/illustrator Amanda Driscoll embodies the earnestness and joy of youth, as well as a roller coaster of emotions, through her charming green hero. Youngsters should identify with Duncan’s vivid imagination, unbridled enthusiasm and perpetually untied sneakers. Driscoll’s saturated and subdued colors and tones should enable readers to distinguish between “real” and “make-believe” in the illustrations, and humor abounds throughout.

Thousands of low-income preschoolers across the metro area are receiving this book through Ready Readers programs. Visit readyreaders.org to join the effort to bring a lifetime of literacy and learning to our community’s most vulnerable children.

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Botanical anical tea Room Steeped in History. Augusta, Missouri

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Dining ReimagineD Botanical tea Room

Sustainable Eating with Local Charm By Maggie Peters | Photos by Christina Kling-Garrett

The Botanical Tea Room, well-known for its elegant “Afternoon Tea with a botanical twist,” reopened its doors on April 21, National Tea Day. Steeped in history in Augusta, the tearoom’s botanical garden-to-plate themed menu is always y alive with the vibrant colors, s, ttextures and flavors of the season. Picnic supp plies with a botanical twist are a new dinin ng reimagined service offered by the Botanical Tea Room this year. The new to-go retaiil offering proudly showcases “Missouri Gro own” products from native pecans to frresh goat cheese, pesto, mushroom pâté, a artisan breads, cakes, bakes, produce aand preserves. Visitors can grab and go, or call ahead to have a custom picnic specially s created. “Our menu lends itself to Augusta’s qu uaint and charming historic sense of plaace in the rural countryside,” says owner Peneelope Woodhouse. “The vineyards, nestled d within w the landscape of lush rolling hills, aree a celebration c of Missouri’s agricultural heritage. Augu gusta became the first federally approved American Viticultural Area in the United States in June 1980. “The Botanical Tea Room wants to give that same passion and commitment to the food it offers,” Woodhouse continues. “As a Missouri

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Grown partner, we takee pride in connecting producers to consumers ers and consumers to agriculture.” The Botanical Tea Room reimagines romaance, nostalgia and historic menus m with a modern, fresh,, botanical b twist. Augusta is a destiination of posed places reimagined and repurp o Klondike Kl Park, from the Katy Trail to K gs preserved as works of and historic buildings p kfasts. art into galleries, eateriies and bed-and-breakf The Botanical Tea Room is usually open on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We do close for special-occasion bookings or private events,” says Woodhouse. “It is best to make a reservation or call in advance.” Botanical Tea Room, 5350 Hackmann Road, Augusta, 314-629-1571, botanicaltearoom.com

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The Perks of Having a Wall of Flowers By Bethany Christo | Photos courtesy of Oliver’s Coffee + Flower Bar

The newesT locaTion of Maplewood’s MusT-sTop coffee shop is a fresh, floral sTorefronT in The sainT louis Galleria.

f you live in the metro area, enjoy coffee and have a social media account, there’s a solid chance you’ve seen a photo of someone posing in Oliver’s Coffee + Flower Bar. The fabulous floor-to-ceiling wall of flowers, in bright shades of pink, white and red, is a favorite photo backdrop of café clientele across the city, county and country. But owner Olivia Ridgel believes it’s more than a photo op that draws people into her coffee shops, the second of which opened in March in the Saint Louis Galleria in Richmond Heights. “Everybody desires a certain vibe when they go somewhere” Ridgel says. “With Oliver’s, one of my main goals was to have people walk in and feel like they’re home, that they could chill there, that it’s comfortable, that they belong there. Obviously, we have good coffee, but when you walk in, you can be whomever, you can look like whatever, you can drink whatever – you’ll fit in, and you can claim it as yours.” The loyal local following at the original location in Maplewood is even more impressive considering it’s been open less than two years, and the Galleria location, which can be found near the mall’s Nordstrom storefront, is quickly catching up to its sister spot. Ridgel and her mom, Dawn Medina (who co-owns the Galleria location), monitored the former Starbucks storefront for many months when they frequented the mall. Interestingly enough, once Ridgel and her mom determined Starbucks was closed for good and reached out to a mall contact about moving in, the contact told her they’d actually been trying to get in touch with Oliver’s to fill the vacancy on their end. Oliver’s famed flower wall appears at the Galleria, as well (albeit a bit smaller – this one only took three days to craft, whereas the Maplewood wall took five), and Maplewood’s green velvet couches take

the form of pink velvet chairs at the Galleria. The new location maintains the marble tables and countertops; a bright, airy atmosphere; a welcoming vibe; and, of course, craveable beverages and food. The bestselling Lola drink (chai latte and strawberry milk) and Powder Pink Mocha (espresso, chocolate and steamed strawberry milk) are available, as are the flavored lattes using local Coma Coffee Roasters for espresso and Oliver’s house roast, Legacy (roasted by Coma), for the drip coffee. The menu also includes flavored tea lattes, coffee-less “mocktte” drinks and a lavender espresso tonic – and stay tuned for a seasonal summer drink menu to be released soon. The food at the Galleria location is faster grab-and-go versions of the sit-down healthy sandwiches, salads and pastries at Maplewood. Ridgel shouts out an Oli Salami and Oliver’s Sweet Salad with candied pecans and raspberry vinaigrette dressing as must-grabs. The “flower” half of the café’s name was put on hold due to the pandemic, but Ridgel says she’ll slowly be introducing the buildyour-own bouquets back to both locations this spring as things open up again, and she also teased a new permanent collaboration with a health-and-wellness industry business that she’s excited to share with Oliver’s customers. Ridgel cites her entrepreneurial parents as her inspiration, and also notes that they were instrumental in helping her open both locations. But this wasn’t her first foray into this world – she ran a small coffee shop, Oliver M’s, out of the Maplewood church her father started when the family moved here from Los Angeles. The M part of the former name pays homage to her maiden name, Medina. “I’m so connected to the name – Oliver and coffee have always been things I’ve loved,” Ridgel says. And now, she has another Oliver to love: earlier this month, she gave birth to a baby boy named, but of course, Oliver. “Finally, my customers will be able to physically meet Oliver, my dream,” Ridgel says. “I don’t want my kids to just see mom at home; I want them to see me and my husband working and being businesspeople. That’s the way I looked at my parents – I saw them in action and wanted to be an entrepreneur, so I want that for my kids as well, especially having the courage to open a Black-owned business in an industry that predominately isn’t. It’s nice to know and to share that I can open a place and do what I want to do based on my dream and not what I look like.” Oliver’s Coffee + Flower Bar, instagram.com/oliverscf

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