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A Community with a Rich History and a Bright Future

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16775 Wills Trace

5143 Calvey Creek Road Robertsville | $1,249,900

Wildwood | $1,999,900

5098 Westminster Place St Louis City | $790,000

5056 Westminster Place St Louis City | $785,000

17630 Bridgeway Circle Drive Chesterﬁeld | $699,000

1787 Doll Road Hermann | $594,000

1453 Highland Valley Circle Wildwood | $550,000

15923 Picardy Crest Court Chesteﬁeld | $529,000

18673 Wild Horse Creek Rd Wildwood 17 Chesterfield Lakes Rd Chesterfield 1516 Lace Bark Ct Wildwood 4909 Laclede Ave #706 St Louis City 224 Timber Trace Dr Saint Albans 342 Saint Andrews Ln Saint Albans 1021 North Dr Warson Woods

342 Saint Andrews Drive

7916 Teasdale Avenue University City | $439,900

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668 Spyglass Summit Drive Chesterﬁeld | $525,000

Saint Albans | $499,900

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23890 Tuque Road Wright City | $850,000

66 Chesterfield Lakes Road Chesterﬁeld | $849,900

4909 Laclede Avenue #706 St Louis City | $699,000

20 Balmagoun Lane Sunset Hills | $599,900

12947 Sunset Bluff Court

7444 Gannon Ave 284 River Valley Dr 615 Nirk Ave 7367 Maple Ave 2719 South 11th Street 8703 Eulalie Ave 34 Old Orchard Ct

Sunset Hills | $1,995,000

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4349 Washington Avenue St Louis City | $493,500

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1021 North Drive Warson Woods | $475,000

Eureka | $495,900

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ON THE COVER: Innsbrook is a vacation-home community located 45 minutes west of St. Louis. Its 7,500 acres include recreational and residential properties, an event center, as well as a restaurant and 18-hole public golf course. To learn more, call 636-928-3366 or visit innsbrook-resort.com. THE STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 24.

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Newer Listings 9754 Old Warson - Ladue Presiding over 1.55 acres, this well-maintained home exudes an attractive charm and curb appeal. 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 perfect spot to share a meal or simply unwind, the heated sunroom is sure to delight. Outside is prime for entertaining with an updated deck and Jacuzzi tub. $950,000

250 Dielman Road - Ladue This Isadore Shank, mid-century contemporary will surely grab your attention. A cavernous great room has an impressive window surround and beamed ceiling. The walkout lower level adds to the living space with a wet bar and access to the incredible outdoor space. There are plenty of spots to entertain or relax, most notable the large outdoor patio surrounded by botanical wonder. $825,000

7443 Ravinia Drive - Pasadena Hills This move-in ready 1.5 story is located in historic Pasadena Hills and offers four bedrooms, two full baths and a convenient location close to MetroLink and UMSL. Enjoy the wood-burning fireplace in the comfortable living room while gazing out the large picture windows. Cook up dinner for guests in the kitchen and then flow over to the nice dining room to entertain and catch up. $129,500

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NEW LISTING! A meticulously restored historic home awaits your most discriminating buyer. This masterpiece is surrounded by flowering trees and shrubs, manicured grounds, a secluded patio and topped off with a saltwater pool. A substantial addition consists of the family room, fully equipped kitchen and a remarkable, impeccably finished lower level. Escape to the third floor where you find a suite that contains built-in beds, living area and full bathroom.

2. 2104 North Ballas Road • Town & Country

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NEW LISTING! A deep front yard with mature trees creates a wonderful first impression of this six bedroom home, but a walk through the interior will create a lasting memory. Exceptional design, well executed updates and attention to detail will hold your interest. Over 4,800 square feet of elegant, easy living with a gourmet kitchen being the hub in the open floor plan. What sets this home apart is the in-law/guest retreat that is rivaled by none. You will have to see to believe!

3. 16451 Wilson Farm Drive • Chesterfield

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NEW LISTING! Wilson Farm Estates holds this beautifully renovated two-story. Custom and new, the kitchen with adjoining hearth room has granite counters and is sure to be the hub of activity. Grab a drink with friends and family on the wonderful screened-in patio with access to the inviting pool. A personal retreat, the master bedroom has its own fireplace and a new luxury bath. Additional features include a spacious great room and a finished lower level.

4. 8914 Hilltop Manor Drive • Olivette

$389,900

NEW LISTING! This sophisticated villa with a premium placed on luxurious details, boasts Acacia hardwood floors, vaulted great room ceiling, see-through fireplace, plantation shutters and more. The first floor master boasts another fireplace, "spa-like" bath, deck access and hot tub. The gourmet kitchen is another joy with granite counters, custom cabinets and premium appliances. The finished lower level with a bedroom and bath further enhances the appeal.

5. 14417 Rue de Gascony Court • Chesterfield

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Elegance awaits in this stunning villa. Boasting a center hall floor plan, natural light fills the expansive great room with its 12’ ceilings and warm fireplace. The chef of the home is sure to love the updated kitchen. Lay back and relax in the master suite featuring a large walk-in closet and luxurious bath. A rec room, bedroom, full bath and office comprise the generous lower level. Additional features include patio, Anderson windows and more!

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2660 South Warson Road (Ladue).

$5,400,000

2600 Gurney Court (St. Louis).

$243,000

7 Carrswold Drive (Clayton).

$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

810 Pennsylvania Avenue (University City). $229,000

30 Huntleigh Woods (Huntleigh).

$2,295,000

33 Chestnut Hill Lane (Webster).

6 West Geyer (Frontenac).

$1,599,000

405 Oak Tree Drive (Webster Groves). 1128 Dougherty Ferry (Kirkwood).

$195,000

$1,499,000

438 Sunningwell Drive (Webster Groves).

$189,000

5 Kings Pond Road (Glendale).

$1,435,000

2415 Sarthe Court (Maryland Heights).

$189,000

14780 Sugarwood Trail (Chesterfield).

$1,395,000

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

15 Country Life Acres (Country Life Acres).

2810 Stonington Place (Frontenac).

$1,250,000

273 Wanderfern Woods (Innsbrook).

1 Masonridge Court (Town & Country).

$1,195,000

2312 Hilton Avenue (Brentwood).

18503 Great Meadow Road (Wildwood). $1,249,000 2 Mayfair Road (Ladue). 6 Kehrs Mill Glen Ct (Chesterfield).

$149,900 $134,900

8310 Ardsley Drive (Bel-Nor).

$130,640

$1,195,000

7443 Ravinia Drive (Pasadena Hills).

$129,500

$1,100,000

1040 North Rock Hill (Rock Hill).

2603 Wild Plum Valley (Catawissa). 9754 Old Warson (Ladue).

$199,900 $198,000

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2326 Clifton Forge Drive (T & C).

$937,000

23 Picardy Lane (Ladue).

$899,000

15 Portland Drive (Frontenac).

$895,000

$1,550,000

55 Briarcliff (Ladue).

$859,000

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

622 Forest Court, South Penthouse (Clayton).

43 Chesterfield Lakes Road (Chesterfield). $829,000

1575 Dietrich Chase Lane (Ballwin).

11511 Cragwold Road (Sunset Hills).

$825,000

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

250 Dielman Road (Ladue).

$825,000

14410 Open Meadow Court, Unit W (Chesterfield).

34 Burroughs Lane (Ladue).

$569,000

$439,000

$724,000

665 Wyndham Crossing Circle (Des Peres).

$674,000

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

411 Algonquin Place (Webster Groves).

$659,900

208 Ambridge Court #201 (Chesterfield).

$239,500

1323 Mallet Hill (Ellisville).

$550,000

900 South Hanley Road #7D, Clayton).

$232,500 $159,900

7571 Buckingham Drive #1 (Clayton).

$255,000

3624 Collingwood Drive (St. Charles).

$499,000

5635 Waterman #31 (St. Louis).

409 Bates Street (New Haven).

$495,000

1515 Lafayette Ave. #501 (St. Louis).

$154,900

$399,900

615 Clara Avenue #14 (CWE).

$135,000

7827 Gannon Avenue (University City).

$354,900

906 Forestlac Court (Chesterfield).

233 Jasmin Park Court (Ballwin).

$329,000

1614 Oriole Lane (Brentwood).

1811 Boaz Avenue (Kirkwood).

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15807 Kersten Ridge (Chesterfield).

$312,000

4459 Nebraska (St. Louis).

$84,000

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2660 South Warson Road • Ladue • $5,400,000

One of Ladue’s landmark treasures. This magnificent French countryside estate sits on three idyllic acres. Exceptional windows and French doors open to breathtaking vistas. Inspiring design and the latest luxurious amenities distinguish the seven-plus bedroom residence. Built for the finest of culinary experts, the kitchen is equipped with marble counters, premium appliances and opens to a cozy sitting room and an great room. A regal master suite is pleasantly adorned with a coffered ceiling, fireplace and French doors overlooking the gardens. Furthering the appeal are impressive architectural details, wine cellar, exercise room, media room, pool, indoor squash court and more.

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TABLE TOPS

BY DIANE ANDERSON

ORE THAN 700 GUESTS were invited to join in for this one-of-a-kind annual spring luncheon featuring elaborate table tops created by local designers. The event, at The Ritz-Carlton, also included a boutique shopping experience and interactive demonstrations. Proceeds benefit St. Louis Children’s Hospital programs. Retta Leritz served as event chairperson.

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Cheri Fromm

WHO’S WHO’S

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Assistance League

AUTHORS BRUNCH

BY BRYAN SCHRAIER

HE ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF ST. Louis celebrated its 10th annual Authors Brunch in the Edward Jones Atrium. This year’s featured authors included local cancer survivor Teri Griege, and journalist and political suspense writer Karna Small Bodman. This year’s brunch proceeds go toward Project Rose, which provides personal and special-occasion items for abused women and children in shelters.

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Karna Small Bodman, Teri Griege

Marybeth Rodgers, Ann Ribaudo, Bar Bettonville, Kathy Billings

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NEW LISTING WILDWOOD $529,900 17555 Orrville Road

Open 5/17, 1-3 PM NEW LISTING CWE $270,000 4415 Laclede Ave., #3

NEW LISTING CREVE COEUR $1,449,000 11231 Mosley Hill

NEW LISTING TROY $425,000 19 Woods Fort Court

Open 5/17, 1-3 PM NEW LISTING PARKWAY SOUTH $495,000 716 Carman Oaks Court

Open 5/17, 1-3 PM NEW LISTING FRONTENAC $859,000 28 Vouga Lane

Open 5/17, 1-3 PM FRONTENAC $1,399,000 58 Portland Drive

Open 5/17, 1-3 PM NEW LISTING WEBSTER GROVES $309,900 116 Parsons Avenue

Open 5/17, 1-3 PM NEW PRICE CLAYTON $949,000 8131 Westmoreland Avenue

Open 5/17, 1-3 PM NEW LISTING Parkway North $235,000 1609 Green Hill

Open 5/17, 1-3 PM LADUE $899,000 803 South Warson Road

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WILDWOOD $589,900 1623 Ashford Oaks Court

Open 5/17, 1-3 PM CHESTERFIELD $595,000 2640 Rycroft Court

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LADUE $725,000 3 Whitfield Lane

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11231 MOSLEY HILL, Creve Coeur. Elegant one owner home, Ladue Schools. Main ﬂoor master suite, spectacular kitchen, ﬁnished lower level, extensive patio and pool. $1,449,000

13675 EVERGREEN GLEN DR., St. Louis. $300,000 . 1-3 PM

Open Sunday, May 17th

28 VOUGA LANE, Frontenac. A perfect renovation of an all brick one-story with beautifully ﬁnished walk-out lower level on 1.1 acre lot. $859,000. OPEN 5/17, 1-3 PM 1178 HAMPTON PARK, Richmond Heights. Classic home with 3 stories of living space, hardwood, paneled doors, and arched doorways. $775,000

17555 ORRVILLE ROAD, Wildwood. Custom ranch nestled on 3.91 private acres! Vaulted spacious great room includes skylights, main floor master includes access to the deck. $529,900 716 CARMAN OAKS COURT, Parkway South. Situated on a cul-de-sac, this 6BR, 3.5BA home has been beautifully updated. Finished lower level. $495,000. OPEN 5/17, 1-3 PM 19 WOODS FORT COURT, Troy. Custom built 1.5 story on a walk out lot situated in a golf course community with all the bells and whistles. 3-car side entry garage. $425,000 116 PARSONS AVENUE, Webster Groves. Preserved and updated with today’s finishes to offer chic contemporary living. Three bedrooms, two baths. $309,900. Open 5/17, 1-3 PM 4415 LACLEDE AVENUE, UNIT 3, St. Louis. Very attractive condo within walking distance of medical center and CWE. Two-story, 2BR, 1.5BA. $270,000. OPEN 5/17, 1-3PM 1609 GREEN HILL DRIVE, Parkway North. This 4BR, 2BA home features an updated kitchen and open floor plan with tons of living space. Pool. $235,000. OPEN 5/17, 1-3 PM

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760 KENT ROAD, Ladue. $4,495,000 21 UPPER LADUE, Ladue. $3,300,000 508 HERON COURT, St. Albans. $2,995,000 1041 LAY ROAD, Ladue. $2,200,000 38 GLEN EAGLES, Ladue. $2,115,000 10490 LADUE ROAD, Creve Coeur. $1,999,900 5105 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE. $1,695,000 4 OAKLEIGH LANE, Ladue. $1,585,000 40 AUBURNDALE, Creve Coeur. $1,465,000 58 PORTLAND DRIVE, Frontenac. $1,399,000 17 PICARDY LANE, Ladue. $1,325,000 15862 RICHBOROUGH ROAD, Chesterfield. $1,295,000 2256 NORTH BALLAS ROAD, Town & Country. $1,295,000 14790 SUGARWOOD TRAIL, Chesterfield. $1,295,000 15 FIELDING ROAD, Ladue. $1,265,000 40 COUNTRYSIDE LANE, Frontenac. $1,260,000 1 CONWAY WOODS LANE, Ladue. $1,250,000 8 GLEN CREEK LANE, Ladue. $1,249,000 2019 SOUTH MASON, Town & Country. $1,248,250 729 HIGHWAY H, Troy. $1,195,000 22 FORSYTHIA LANE, Ladue Schools. $1,095,000 13517 WESTON PARK, Town & Country. $1,025,000 2829 STONINGTON PLACE, Frontenac. $1,024,999 1011 MARVILLA LANE, Frontenac. $995,000 9010 SEDGWICK PLACE, Richmond Heights. $990,000 8131 WESTMORELAND AVENUE, Clayton. $949,000 10 COUNTRY LIFE ACRES, Village of Country Life Acres. $949,000 17709 SUGARBERRY COURT, Chesterfield. $925,000 17 FAIR OAKS, Ladue. $899,900 803 SOUTH WARSON ROAD, Ladue. $899,000 108 CLUB CREEK CT., Saint Albans. $890,000 31 KINGSBURY PLACE, CWE. $875,000 2378 HIGHWAY JJ, Elsberry. $849,900 7537 CROMWELL DRIVE, Clayton. $815,000 201 KENDALL BLUFF COURT, Chesterfield. $799,900 560 PURDUE, University City. $799,000 4361 WESTMINSTER PLACE, CWE. $799,000 719 FORBY ROAD, Wildwood. $795,000

RESIDENTIAL HOMES 422 HEATHERMOOR COURT, St. Albans. $749,000 3 WHITFIELD LANE, Ladue. $725,000 5291 WESTMINSTER PLACE, CWE. $645,000 2 NORTHCOTE, Brentwood. $625,000 7924 TEASDALE COURT, University City. $599,999 2640 RYCROFT COURT, Chesterﬁeld. $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. $533,500 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. $289,000 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 65 SOUTH LACLEDE STATION, Webster Groves. $181,500 5100 EXETER, Shrewsbury. $169,000 1805 DEBORAH DRIVE, Unincorporated. $138,000 2482 PHEASANT RUN, Maryland Heights. $135,000 5018 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE, St. Louis. $79,000 4129 OREGON STREET, St. Louis. $39,900

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LOTS/ACREAGE/FARMS 1055 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans. 1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue. 317 WARDENBURG FARMS, Wildwood. 303 WARDENBURG FARMS, Wildwood. 302 WARDENBURG FARMS, Wildwood. 1133 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans. 1138 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

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OPEN YOUR HEART FOR THE HOMELESS

BY DAVID ANDERSON

ATEWAY180 RECENTLY held its annual gala at the Randall Art Gallery Downtown, where guests enjoyed appetizers and cocktails, while bidding on a wonderful array of silent auction items. Attendees also had the chance to observe a selection of St. Louis’ finest artists at work on some exceptional pieces of art. Co-chairs of the gala were John and Margie Simon. Gateway180 operates the largest, 24-hour family emergency shelter in the state of Missouri. More photos on page 63

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921 Cella Road, Ladue $1,595,000 | 3+ Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths An enchanting setting welcomes you to this perfect 1 story all brick home formerly owned by a landscape designer and offering seclusion and privacy. 3 Car garage, a full size pool and a spa pool.

4 Oakleigh Lane, Ladue $1,585,000 | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths A stately traditional all brick home with a separate guest house, all nestled on the most exquisite and beautiful 1.62 acre setting you will ever find. Elegant dining, living, and garden rooms for entertaining.

40 Auburndale Drive, Creve Coeur $1,465,000 | 6 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths A stunning renovation of an 11 year old home offering an attached guest apartment, a pool, and outdoor fireplace for entertaining. New hardwood flooring, roof, updated kitchen in guest house.

800 South Hanley Road, Unite 4E, Clayton $1,025,000 | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths Fabulous updated townhouse condo on 2 levels with elevator access to each level. Sophisticated design includes family room with 3 builtin tvâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in an entertaining wall and 1000 bottle wine room.

28 Vouga Lane, Frontenac $859,000 | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths A perfect renovation of an all brick one-story home on a 1.1 acre cul-de-sac lot that is heavily wooded and private. Offering a walk-out lower level with a theatre room and rec. room with wetbar.

539 North and South, University City $649,900 | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths Impressive and stylish end unit townhome that offers three levels of finished space that includes a lovely en suite master bedroom, a hearth place with fireplace, and a huge lower level rec. room.

10 Country Life Acres, Village of Country Life Acres $949,000 | 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths An English home on a magnificent 2 acre lot with pool. Updated kitchen, family room, screen porch, and a finished lower level. 4-car garage. Seclusion and privacy await you.

422 Heathermoor, St. Albans $749,000 | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths On a quiet cul-se-sac, overlooking golf course you will find a beautiful stone home in perfect move-in condition. Hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen, screen porch, deck, 3-car garage and 3 finished levels.

2640 Rycroft, Chesterfield $595,000 | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths Delightful light filled home that the owners have just remodeled, on a quiet cul-de-sac. Updated kitchen with center island and newer appliances, family room with fireplace and bar. 3+ car garage.

12310 Hibler Road, Creve Coeur $521,000 | 6 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths Fabulous home with a contemporary flair. A first floor master bedroom suite with four bedrooms up and another down. The walk-out lower level also offers a recreation room, two offices and a full bath.

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OUTSTANDING SCIENTISTS AWARDS

BY BRYAN SCHRAIER

HIRTEEN INDIVIDUALS AND ORGAnizations were honored with 2015 Outstanding St. Louis Scientist awards at the 21st annual event. Presented by the Academy of Science St. Louis, and held in the Starlight and Zodiac rooms of The Chase Park Plaza, the ceremony also featured the recognition of two educator awards to elementary school teachers. Through its interdisciplinary outreach initiatives, the Academy of Science hopes to engage the next generation of critical thinkers and problem-solvers at a young age to foster scientific literacy and grow the next generation of STEM leaders. More photos on page 63

Samuel Achilefu, Patricia Gregory

Susie and Mike Altepeter, Jill Totten, Ralph and Lee Anne Quatrano

Announcing the opening of

Ladue Internal Medicine St. Luke’s high-quality primary care now available right in Ladue! Jaya Goel, MD is now practicing at Ladue Internal Medicine, located in the Ladue Crossing Shopping Center. • Provides personalized care to all patients, ages 18 and up. • Focuses on preventive wellness and managing chronic conditions. • Offers services in both English and Hindi. • Located right next to the St. Luke’s Urgent Care Center.

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BENEFIT DINNER

BY DAVID ANDERSON

HE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR celebrated a milestone at their annual benefit dinner. Guests gathered to mark the 25th year of the benefit at Kemoll’s Top of the Met. KSDK’s Frank Cusumano served as emcee for the evening, which also included an invocation by Archbishop Robert Carlson. The event is the Little Sisters’ largest fundraiser of the year. All proceeds support the mission of the Little Sisters to the needy elderly they serve at their home in north St. Louis.

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Jerry Cafazza, Archbishop Robert Carlson, Mona Cafazza

Sr. Paul Mary, Frank Cusumano

Nina and Dave Cissell, Bishop Robert Hermann

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huck Woolery OF THE LOVE CONNECTION co-hosted the second annual Homers for Health Game Shows, along with KTVI’s Martin Kilcoyne, to benefit patients at Cardinal Glennon. The event was hosted by the St. Louis Cardinals wives, and drew thousands of fans to Ballpark Village to cheer on players. The pitchers went up against the hitters in ‘Clubhouse Feud,’ then Woolery took the stage with an ‘All-Star Match,’ followed by Triple Play. All proceeds benefit SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center.

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L‌ ongtime Webster University business school dean BENJAMIN AKANDE is the new president of Westminster College. The Nigerian-born Akande, a professor of economics and dean of the George Herbert Walker School of Business and Technology at Webster, will officially take office at the college in Fulton, Missouri, on July 1. Westminster is ranked the nation’s eighth-highest small liberal arts college for percentage of international students, with approximately 1,000 students from 28 U.S. states and 76 countries around the globe. In 2009, Akande was named one of LN’s Most Dynamic People. He also writes the monthly column, Connect the Dots. Congratulations, Dr. Akande!

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Tian Songhu’s Joy is among the photographs on display for Nanjing Style.

A new INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM (IPHF) exhibition spanning two continents is now on display in three locations in St. Louis. Nanjing Style: Photographs from our Sister City showcases the works of 16 Chinese photographers who are participating in a collaboration with IPHF. The Chinese photographers will arrive in St. Louis on May 18 to spend a week visiting and photographing the region. This is in exchange of a visit to Nanjing last year by IPHF photographers who captured scenes from daily life in the ancient capital city of China’s Jiangsu Province. Nanjing Style is being shown at IPHF (through Aug. 30), as well as The Dark Room Wine Bar and Photo Gallery (through May 24) and Kranzberg Art Gallery (through May 31).

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The LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY (LLS) has announced its Man & Woman of the Year: They are FINLAY WOODRUFF and MARY DIXON, both of whom led competitors by raising funds and awareness for blood-cancer research and financial support for families. Woodruff and Dixon were honored during LLS’ recent grand finale celebration, which also recognized MATT GRIESE as Student of the Year, and ANNE ALBRECHT and PATRICK SLY with the Legacy Leadership Award.

LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY PHOTOS BY DIANE ANDERSON, KALI PHOTO BY KELLY ANN BROWN

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Next month, visitors to the SAINT LOUIS ZOO will get the opportunity to meet its new polar bear, Kali (pronounced ‘Cully’). The cub is a 2 1/2-year-old male who was orphaned in Alaska. He was transported earlier this month from Rochester, New York, to St. Louis via FedEx. Saint Louis Zoo vets and personnel accompanied the day-long journey aboard the FedEx Express flight to Memphis, and then by temperature-controlled truck to St. Louis, to ensure a safe delivery. Kali is now resting comfortably in the Zoo’s new McDonnell Polar Bear Point exhibit, where he’ll be on view beginning June 6.

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Veterans and members of The Mission Continues recently participated in a largescale community service project alongside local volunteers to aid students from the Ferguson-Florissant school district. The project focused on rebuilding the Little Creek Nature Area for students to utilize the outdoor educational facility.

‌ he Chesterfield Day School hosted its inaugural Blitzball T World Series. The teams, Vipers and Rattlesnakes, were comprised of fourth- through sixth-graders. The Rattlesnakes took the first game and the Vipers claimed the second game, resulting in a doubleheader tie. Fans enjoyed live commentary, authentic organ music and walk-up songs for each batter. The event raised $1,000 for the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery.

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PAUL BROWN’S PERSONS OF INTEREST CANDY CROWLEY

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BY PAUL BROWN

OR MORE THAN 27 YEARS, CANDY C rowl ey wa s o n e o f t h e m o s t authoritative political journalists in Washington. Until recently, she was CNN’s chief political correspondent and anchor of the ‘must-watch’ State of the Union program on Sunday mornings. She interviewed presidents, would-be presidents, heads of state, senators, governors, you name it; she knew them all—and they all knew her. Crowley covered presidential campaigns all the way back to Reagan, and had the reputation as the interviewer who asked the tough questions that no one else would. Crowley’s experience made her one of the nation’s elite media icons, but she came into all of that with some very common-sense, Midwestern, St. Louis roots: Crowley grew up in the ’50s and ’60s playing in the creeks and woods of the Beacon Hill Neighborhood of Creve Coeur, back when it really was right on the far edge of suburbia. “My mom had a dinner bell, and she would ring it when it was time to eat. We would just get up and go outside and play all day,” she recalls. “I realized the importance of that time, and of that sort of carefree, breathe-the-air life.” These days, Crowley lives in the D.C. area, but her mom, cousins and lots of family still live in St. Louis, and she comes here often to visit them. She’ll make a special trip back here next month, when she receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis during the organization’s June 11 Media Persons of the Year gala. Of course, Crowley will be putting her latest trophy right next to her Emmys, Peabodys and Murrow awards. And when she’s here, she’ll surely be asked (for the ump-teenth time, like I did), What’s next for you? The answer? She still isn’t sure. “There’s one more act but I just don’t know what it is,” she admits. “I laughed when I talked to a friend the other day. She asked, What are you going to do next? I said, I’m not sure what, but it’s kind of like pornography—I’ll know it when I see it!’ I told her I wouldn’t use that quote in this column, but I just couldn’t resist. One thing Crowley is certain about is that she won’t get into politics. “I was told that folks on Twitter were saying I was going to join a presidential campaign. I started laughing. I’ve spent way too much time on this side of the equation,”

“I ABSOLUTELY RULE OUT THE IDEA THAT I WOULD EVER JOIN ANYONE’S POLITICAL CAMPAIGN FOR ANY REASON—IT’S SO INGRAINED IN ME THAT IT’S THE DARK SIDE.”. she says. “I absolutely rule out the idea that I would ever join anyone’s political campaign for any reason—it’s so ingrained in me that it’s the dark side.” By the way, reporters always refer to politics as the ‘dark side,’ when they talk about life after journalism. But even though Crowley has made a career of taking politicians and elected leaders to task, and holding their feet to the fire, she doesn’t speak badly of them. “I have tremendous sympathy and admiration for most politicians—they put up with a lot,” she says. “You can say whatever you want about the pursuit of power, but most of them start out wanting to do something good. I never rooted for a politician, but I felt for all of them because it’s a grinding kind of existence, and no one ever seems to be happy.” For all those years, Crowley was considered part of the Washington media elite, but her early life here set her apart. Her dad was an avid outdoorsman and hunter, and she understood firearms in ways her colleagues could never imagine. “I grew up in a house filled with guns, shotguns and hunting rifles, and my dad raised retrievers,” she explains. “The gun culture was really kind of a happy, family-oriented part of life, as opposed to the East Coast, where the gun culture in urban areas is an evil thing. So, I brought a different perspective and awareness to that issue.” She also remembers trips to the zoo, the symphony and to baseball games. “I went to Cardinals games at Sportsman’s Park,” she recalls. “I listened to the games on KMOX with a transistor radio on my pillow when Harry Caray was the guy!” You can’t get any more St. Louis than that. And, she also can answer The St. Louis Question: “Principia High School, class of ’66.” Back to what’s next for Crowley: “Some think I

should write about my experiences in journalism, but I want to write fiction, I want to write the great American novel,” she declares. “I’ve been writing other people’s stories my whole life; and it’s been fact, not fiction.” She admits to switch to fiction would be daunting. “When you write fiction, it all comes out of your head; and then I worry, what if there’s nothing in there?” If Crowley’s next chapter is indeed a book, I’m sure she’ll think of something. Maybe it starts with kids playing in a creek in the woods, and a dinner bell ringing in the distance...

A native St. Louisan, Paul Brown is a lifelong journalist, and previously served as a broadcaster for KMOX and KTRS radios and ABC 30. His Paul Brown Media specializes in public and media relations.

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LIV ING INNSBROOK RESORT

An Active Retreat BY ROBYN DEXTER

INNSBROOK RESORT, TUCKED AWAY JUST 45 minutes west of St. Louis, prides itself on maintaining the history and family-oriented aspects it has had since its beginnings in the 1970s. The resort in Innsbrook has been under the same ownership since its inception, which is part of what makes it special. Warren ‘Chip’ Wobbe, president of Innsbrook Properties, says that since many real-estate developments and lake communities change ownership every few years, Innsbrook is unique. “Innsbrook has truly stood the test of time,” he says. “Because we’re the original developers, the integrity and character of the development hasn’t changed. We’re all about family and nature.” Wobbe’s father, Warren Wobbe Sr., joined Ed Boyce, Innsbrook’s founder and chairman, in Warren County in 1969 to work on a development called Aspenhof. They later started another project that became Innsbrook. Today, Innsbrook

encompasses more than 7,500 acres and 100 lakes, with many new developments and features coming this summer. The resort isn’t just properties on lakes; it’s an involved, active community. Its calendar is filled year-round with concerts, camps and sporting events. “There’s no extra cost associated,” Wobbe says. “Innsbrook is, in a sense, an all-inclusive concept. People buy into the environment and the concept. It’s about the lifestyle.” Property owners at Innsbrook enjoy an active lifestyle of hiking, biking, kayaking, lakeside yoga, jogging, swimming, sailing, golfing, horseback riding and more. Wobbe says many visitors look at Innsbrook as a weekend retreat and a place to decompress. In fact, the community is now seeing a third generation of Innsbrook families whose grandparents came out to the resort in the early days. Wobbe notes one owner who is on his 14th property in the

community, and has been a part of the Innsbrook family since the 1970s. “It’s not uncommon for people to move around the development,” he says. “There’s a comfort level here.” Innsbrook is starting to play host to more weddings and conferences, as well. Renovations were just finished on the Aspen Center, where special events are held. A brand-new $3-million amenities complex also is coming to Innsbrook this fall, complete with zero-entry pool, lazy river, playground and outdoor amphitheater. Continued on page 66

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HE SAID YES! After the future groom pops the question and the initial joy has been shared over the couple’s impending nuptials, their minds soon will turn to planning the big day. But who to call first? A caterer can be an excellent resource, since they have strong working relationships with a variety of venues, and can help point you in the direction of one that will suit both the size and style of your event, notes Maggie Barton, VP of marketing and development at Butler’s Pantry. The company has helped its customers plan events big and small for almost 50 years, and serves as an exclusive or preferred caterer at a number of area venues, she notes. “We listen to what the couple’s vision is, what they want the experience to be like... and it’s up to us to make it happen.” Many brides and grooms are looking for ways to make their event fresh, and to make a statement about who they are as a couple, Barton says. “They have so much access to information with

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the Internet and Pinterest, and they’re looking for something different and fun, something they haven’t seen before. A lot of people are customizing menus.” The company has done everything from a formal, seated dinner, to a pig roast or barbecue, she adds. “We’ve even had grandma come in and cook with our chefs to serve a true family recipe.” The venue itself is another way of customizing the event to the couple’s taste, Barton notes. For example, Palladium Saint Louis is Butler’s Pantry’s premier venue in Lafayette Square. “It’s a piece of history brought back to life. It was part of the old city hospital, and it seats groups anywhere from 120 to 400 in a very modern space.” For those seeking a more historic flair in an iconic St. Louis location, the Missouri History Museum can seat upwards of 250 guests in the grand hall, or about 100 in Bixby’s for a more intimate wedding or rehearsal dinner. “We’ve done plenty of weddings-into-receptions there; it’s a beautiful space,” she says. The Piper Palm House in Tower Grove Park also offers a Continued on page 66

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EDDING SEASON IS in full swing here in St. Louis, with bridesa n d g ro o m s - to - b e putting final touches leading up to their big day. For those in the wedding business, like event-planners, florists, caterers and bridal shops, these spring and summer months are busy ones, as they strive to meet every need. Though many aspects of a traditional wedding are fairly consistent over the years, trends do come and go. Here’s a look at what those in the know are seeing this season.

BY ROBYN DEXTER

EVENT PLANNERS/VENUES Jill Perez, senior designer at Kate & Company, has a big-picture look at weddings as a wedding planner. She says she’s noticed many of her clients are leaning toward a family-style reception and are switching from traditional round tables to long tables. “I had a bride tell me that when her family goes to restaurants, they order five or six things on the menu and all share,” Perez says. “She wanted that to translate into her wedding. It’s about the family elements.” Perez also has observed a trend in desserts: having a wedding cake, with a few other tasting cakes or cupcakes, all as one presentation. “Rather than having that one sweet at the end of dinner,

the sweets are extending through the night,” she explains. Danielle Minninger, wedding specialist at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, says in terms of décor, she’s seeing a shift from a rustic look to a more elegant look with soft colors and tones, with pops of color. In terms of food, she sees a huge influx in craft beer. “We’re not seeing as much wine anymore,” Minninger says. “(Couples) are looking to provide local and regional craft beer, almost to a point where we’re doing a craft-beer bar.” As for signature drinks, the trend is offering a variation in samples, “almost like a flight.” Continued on page 28 {LadueNews.com} May 15, 2015

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FLORISTS Bloomin’ Buckets founder Barb Wehking says this summer, they’re doing some fun weddings with locally grown flowers. “There are three or four farms here in St. Louis that are absolutely wonderful,” she says. Wehking notes the use of ferns, snowberries in August and September, and local dahlias in shades of pink, lavender and orange. “It’s all about bright, rich colors this summer,” she says. “We’re seeing bridesmaids doing neutralcolored dresses so they can work with whatever color themes they want.” Looking ahead to fall, Wehking says she’s seeing a lot of deep berry colors and navy. Brides are using deeper tones, and are going for an ‘older’ look when it comes to vases. “When I use silver, it’s tarnished; and when I use brass, it’s old,” Wehking notes. Wildflowers’ Jane Winter is seeing a more natural look in flower and bouquet selections, as well. “There’s more emphasis on natural, unarranged arrangements, and flowers that look hand-picked,” she says. “I also think getting flowers locally is becoming more important. It’s been that way for a while, but it’s catching on broadly.”

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DRESSES Fleur De Lis Bridal founder Connie Lucks has noticed resurgence in sleeves of all lengths on wedding dresses, along with subtle sashes that blend in with the gown. “We’re seeing some very unique fabics like brocade and vintage silk,” she says. “Trends that have carried over from last year include hints of color and interesting backs, whether a

sheer lace or low-cut.” Asmaa Hashimi of Artizta Bridal says brides are going for an old-fashioned and vintage, traditional look in their wedding gowns. “We’re seeing a lot of lace, open back, skinny mermaid or fit and flare dresses,” she says. Mother-of-the-bride dresses, she notes, are ge n e ra l ly c l a ssy a n d beautiful, showing a sophisticated style. Bridesmaid dresses have been mostly short in recent years; and are commonly teal, coral or blush shades, Hashimi says. “If you’re going to spend the money, m a ke i t s o m e t h i n g you can wear again,” she advises. “ I t s h o u l d n ’t just be for the wedding.”

CATERING Melody Buckner, director of sales and catering at Butler’s Pantry and the Palladium Saint Louis, has noticed that couples are looking for more of a complete dining experience, rather than average wedding food. “We find ourselves customizing a lot of menus to compete with the hottest menus in town,” she says. Along with that is a trend in smaller guest counts and more intimate weddings, which Buckner thinks is because couples want to wow their guests with something unique. “A few years ago, we were seeing weddings with 250 to 300 guests, but now we’re seeing 75 to 150 attendees,” she notes. Buckner also notes a trend toward family-style dinners and tasting stations, along with cupcake towers and other pastries in lieu of wedding cakes. There’s also been a rise in post-wedding brunches, typically on Sunday afternoons, she 28

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says. “It’s a great way to say thank you and a way for the family to spend more time together, especially if they’ve had guests come from out of town.” Catering St. Louis’ director of sales and marketing, Carleen Kramer, says more people are going back to a more traditional type of dinner. Cocktail parties often offer “munchies,” many times with vegetarian options, she says. Barbecue also is popular right now, because

couples want to serve at their wedding what they like to eat when they go out to dinner. As for desserts, Kramer says popular requests are cakes, cupcakes and S’mores. Catering St. Louis has been doing craft beer at weddings for a while, including Urban Chestnut and 4 Hands. “People are more interested in wines and craft beers these days, so that’s really fun,” she says. “People enjoy pairing beers with foods.”

DRESS PHOTO BY KELLY FAJACK, CATERING PHOTOS BY SARA KETTERER/BUTLER’S PANTRY

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FIRST-PERSON ACCOUNT

In Search of the Perfect Look

BY LISA WATSON

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OURS TRULY IS GETTING MARRIED THIS SUMMER, AND AMID ALL THE PLANNING, IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE THAT MY FIANCÉ AND I SOON WILL be looking through the photos of our wedding day, reminiscing as we settle into our new life together. Even further down the line, we’ll be showing those same photos many times over to friends and family—and more than likely, to the next generation. So, what will those pictures say about me? That I was funloving and relaxed? That I was glamorous and sophisticated? That’s a lot of pressure. To decide, I asked three area salons to help me try out some different looks:

Romantic BLOWN AWAY BLOW DRY BAR Brittany Summers is the bridal coordinator at Blown Away, so she has plenty of expertise in this area. For a ‘romantic’ look, she suggested keeping things pretty natural, which is a request she gets from a lot of brides. For the makeup, she used an airbrush technique—perfect because it’s waterproof—and added some contouring to define my features. Then, she used the secret weapon (OK, not-so-secret, it’s highlighter) on my cheeks, the inside corners of my eyes, below the brow bone, and on the bow of the lip. She mixed two of Blown Away’s house lip colors for a custom look, and added mini false eyelashes to make my eyes pop for pictures. For my hair, she created a loose bun with a few curls for accent.

Sophisticated DOMINIC MICHAEL SALON For a ‘sophisticated’ look, Dominic Michael hair stylist Heather Costello created a sleek and defined updo. She first curled and set my hair, then swept the tendrils around, carefully placing them so that you can’t see where one strand ends and another one begins. Since everything was nice and secure, I wouldn’t have to worry about curls falling throughout the day, or frizz showing up in the photos. For the makeup, stylist Liz Von Gruben asked about my everyday makeup routine, using my preferences and stepping them up a notch. She kept the look natural, filling in my brows, and using a mixture of nude and light pink lipstick. “You want the bride to like the look when they see their pictures 10 years from now or 50 years from now; not just think it looks good on that one day,” Von Gruben says.

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BREEZE BLOW DRY BAR Let’s face it, as the bride, I’m going to be the center of attention on that day (and no, I’m not a bride-zilla, I promise. It’s a fact!). That said, maybe I’ll want a more dramatic look. Alex London at Breeze was happy to oblige, using glo minerals to craft some really bold makeup, defining both my lips and eyes with vivid color. She added some false eyelashes, and I’ve got to say, they really made my eyes pop in this picture! For the hair, she created lots of volume and texture, spinning the curls into an elaborate bun that looks great from any angle, and would look fantastic with a veil. I can’t tell you which look I picked, because my fiancé reads Ladue News, too! But these creative stylists absolutely gave me something to think about!

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it’s just a lot of fun, she adds. “It’s a good excuse for people to get silly.” Another photo booth option for local weddings is Fish Eye Fun. The company offers a spin on the traditional booth—an open kiosk allows up to about 30 people to gather around for a group shot. “It’s run by a photographer, and provides as many 4 x 6 prints as time allows,” notes owner Ben Brammeier. “Our signature service uses the venue itself as the backdrop, or we can do greenscreen or white-screen backdrops.” The fish-eye lens and high quality of the photos makes the end result unique, Brammeier adds. “Our photographers are interactive and fun. People enjoy the experience.” With GoodEye PhotoShare, event guests get a two-for-one photo booth, says chief system architect and owner Bruce Seymour. “It’s an open-air photo booth; but it also acts as a studio, in that we take a portrait of people standing in front of a backdrop and they see themselves in a live view that matches the dimensions of the print,” he explains, adding that the prints are provided instantly. And with the use of a green-screen, historic to modern background images can be added. “We also can do cool things like photos at Busch Stadium, and the photo goes up on the jumbo

screen,” Seymour says. At weddings, Seymour says it’s often like a family reunion, and his service allows people to take a group shot with those they haven’t seen in a long time. “I know people who keep these photos for years.” With the likelihood of posing in a photo booth at a wedding celebration on the upswing, guests should be ready for their close-up. “We keep hearing things like, Every wedding has a photo booth, or We went to a wedding last weekend and there wasn’t a photo booth, and that was really missing,” Griffin says. So, the next time you’re attending a reception, be prepared to step up and say cheese!

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LAYFUL PROPS, HISTORIC BACKdrops and special camera lenses are making their way into more and more wedding receptions as popularity grows for traditional to innovative photo booths. Through Big Smile Photo Booth, there are two options to liven up a wedding celebration: a traditional enclosed booth with a curtain, and a more open-air booth. Each choice has a fully automated touch-screen, professional lighting and 10-second photo strip prints. “We can customize props or photo strips, and do different backgrounds or green-screen,” says owner Marie Griffin, noting that themes have ranged from ’80s flashback to Mardi Gras. Photos booths are popping up at wedding receptions throughout the region, Griffin says, leading her company to invest in more booths to accommodate the rising requests. “We consult with the bride and groom, and find out if there are particular themes with their wedding so we can coordinate a custom background or bring special props for their event.” Griffin says it’s a way to capture great memories, and have a nice keepsake to take home. “People hang onto those photo strips because they’re such a good memory of the event.” And

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By John Sullivan

f you’re from Chicago, you might think of St. Louis as this bastion of cotillions and bacon-flavored everything. If you’re from Charleston, you tend to think we’re a Champagne-sipping Yankee town, very concerned with social status—as in ‘NOKD’ (not our kind darling!)…in other words, snobs. The truth is, we are right smack in the middle of the country; and as far as weddings go, we follow the more Northern tradition of early-evening weddings followed by cocktail hour and a sit-down dinner with a band for dancing and a home-bymidnight time schedule. However, there seem to be some Southern mamas out there who want their daughters to have the wedding they had in Atlanta in 1985. The Southern wedding tends to be all about family. The bride selects her bridesmaids from her own sisters, cousins and all the groom’s sisters. In a way, I think this is really a lovely idea. I was looking through my sister-in-law’s wedding album, and saw someone

I did not recognize and asked who she was. My sister-in-law said, “Oh, that’s Janet Smith. She was my best friend in high school. I haven’t heard from her in 30 years.” So, you see, having friends— even good friends—isn’t always the best call. While there is no cocktail hour, drinks of all sorts are available all night long. The food buffets are opened as soon as the bride and the groom arrive, and all are encouraged to eat several times during the reception, trying bits of this and some of that. I attended a wedding of a friend in Atlanta several years back, and spent some time looking for a seating chart or table card only to realize there weren’t any. Also, being a non-drinker, I wasn’t thrilled to be offered all types of cocktails all night long, by dozens of perfectly correct servers. The truth is, I had one diet Coke, a piece of fried chicken, and took a few cookies back to my hotel in my pocket. Can one be too Yankee? The open buffets and the types of food are

endless. Shrimp and grits or carved tenderloin, sweets tables, pasta bars – anything you can think of, but lots of it and all night long. Continued on page 66

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INTRODUCING THE NEWLYWEDS

Kristen Elizabeth Riesenbeck & David Lee Iselin

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BY AMANDA DAHL

OR KRISTEN ELIZABETH RIESENBECK AND David Lee Iselin, meeting each other was like scoring the winning touchdown at the biggest game of the season. Since they truly are each other’s biggest fans, sharing their love for the game seemed the only way to celebrate their union. The pair met at a tailgate party during the Mizzou Tigers’ homecoming game in 2010, when a mutual friend introduced Kristen to David and his parents. “Meeting Kristen made Mizzou’s win over No. 1-ranked Oklahoma seem secondary,” says David. After sharing many more games together at each other’s alma maters—Ole Miss and Mizzou, respectively—the two soon recognized that the partnership they had could really go the distance. So, David invited Kristen to spend a day exploring their hometown of St. Louis. When they reached the final destination, AnheuserBusch Brewery (where her parents first met) for the Holiday Lights, Kristen didn’t see it coming. Once inside the Clydesdales’ stables for a private viewing, David dropped to one knee with a ring in hand. “After I said yes!, a brewery employee handed us a couple of Bud Lights to toast us! It was the perfect engagement for us as a St. Louis born-and-raised couple,” says Kristen. The two found ways to incorporate all the things they love in their wedding day, including the sport that brought them together. David sported Mizzou needlepoint cufflinks; while the bride carried her late grandmother’s clutch and a bouquet wrapped in her soon-to-be husband’s christening bonnet, courtesy of his grandmother. The mascots, Truman the Tiger and the former Colonel Reb, were showcased in ice sculptures presented at the celebration. Lastly, the groom’s cake was presented in decadent style, featuring a replica of Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. Complete with cake balls for fans and players alike, the highlight of the cake was a scoreboard, which framed a picture of the bride and groom at The Grove at Ole Miss and Oxford. The best surprises, though, were yet to come. “My relatives surprised everyone at the cocktail reception, including David and me, by performing a flash mob to Pharrell’s Happy,” says Kristen. “It really set the tone for the whole evening.” Late-night revelers got to partake of a spread from the bride and groom’s favorite barbeque joint, Pappy’s. And to top off the evening, an Elvis impersonator from Oxford, Mississippi, came in singing the final song, From Dixie with Love. Kristen and David chose to honeymoon in Bora Bora—a place on their bucket list—where they swam near their above-water bungalow, and enjoyed deep sea fishing and snorkeling. The couple now resides in Brentwood.

THE DATE August 23, 2014 THE BRIDE Kristen Elizabeth Riesenbeck THE GROOM David Lee Iselin THE BRIDE’S PARENTS Mr. and Mrs. William Riesenbeck of Town and Country THE GROOM’S PARENTS Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Iselin of Manchester THE CEREMONY Church of the Annunziata THE RECEPTION Missouri Athletic Club THE DRESS Vera Wang, Berrybridge THE BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES Bella Bridesmaids, Amsale THE MATRON OF HONOR Sally Goldkamp THE BRIDESMAIDS Kathleen Welply, Cori Murphy, Ally Healey, Elizabeth Aston, Lindsay Vonder Haar, Julie Besmer and Haley Jag THE BEST MAN Ryan Griswold THE GROOMSMEN Chris Iselin, Nick Iselin, Jay Donnelly, James Dickson, Zach Southerland, Matt Jarrell and Andrew Stream THE FLOWER GIRLS Savannah Hanak, Ava Hanak, Samantha Candela, Brooklyn Howard and Elaine Spratt THE RING BEARERS James Wetton and Tyler Hanak THE FLORIST Bloomin’ Buckets THE CAKE Missouri Athletic Club THE BAND Motown Revue THE PHOTOGRAPHER Stephen Seebeck

To have your wedding featured in the Wedding & Engagements section, contact Amanda Dahl at adahl@laduenews.com or 269-8805.

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Suit Sensation A Ladue News Special Section

Suit Sensation Swim season is rapidly approaching—but don’t panic! There are so many fabulous suits (and cover-ups) to consider for basking in the sun. And there’s no place better in St. Louis to catch some rays than poolside at The Chase Park Plaza. So, whether you prefer sporty, glamorous or preppy—there’s certainly a suit for you! BY KATIE YEADON PHOTOS BY SARAH CONARD

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ON MONET: Paolita one-piece, $225, Crescent Coast

ON KATIE: PilyQ bikini top, $88; bottoms, $88, Splash PilyQ cover-up, $144, Splash Eric Javits hat, $198, Nordstrom All jewelry by Genovese Jewelers

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Lilly Pulitzer bikini top, $68; bottoms, $68, Pink Magnolia

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Doors open at 6:45 p.m. | Concert at 7:30 p.m. Post-Concert “Meet the Artists” Wine and Dessert Reception CO-CHAIRS: Kim Eberlein and Cathy Berges HOST: James Robinson TICKETS: $100 Preferred Seating; $50 General Seating TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Visit singforsiteman.org or call the Opera Theatre box office at 314-961-0644. INFORMATION: Visit singforsiteman.org or call 314-935-5511. Presenting Sponsor:

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DINNER & A MOVIE DATES VARY, 6 P.M. | BRENTWOOD PARK Feast on food-truck fare while watching a family-friendly flick: The Little Mermaid and Smokin’ Monkey (May 16); The Lego Movie and Pyro Pizza (Aug. 22); Frozen and Pie Oh My (Sept. 12). brentwoodmo.org

MUSIC ON THE MENU DATES VARY, 6 P.M. | BRENTWOOD PARK Enjoy live music from Boogie Chyld and food trucks Que Sazon and JuiceMasters (June 5); tunes by Whiskey Morning and fare from Wayno’s and Pie Oh My (July 3); and a concert by Rough Grooves and food from Steamroller Bagel and Deli and Vincent Van Doughnut (Aug. 7). brentwoodmo.org

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At A Neighborhood Near You A Ladue News Special Section

Des Peres

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CONCERTS IN THE PARK DATES VARY, 7-9:30 P.M. | DES PERES PARK Hear live shows from Rockin’ Chair (June 12); Vote for Pedro (July 10); and Dr. Zhivegas (Aug. 14). desperesmo.org

YOUTH FISHING DERBY JUNE 20, 8-10 A.M. | DES PERES PARK DOCK Participate in morning fishing and the Biggest Fish Contest. desperesmo.org

GREAT AMERICAN BACKYARD CAMPOUT JUNE 20-21, 6 P.M.-7 A.M. | DES PERES PARK PAVILION A bonfire, stargazing and S’mores in the great outdoors. desperesmo.org

FREE FAMILY NIGHT SWIM JUNE 27, 4-7 P.M. | THE LODGE OUTDOOR POOL Enjoy swimming, games, a live DJ, snacks and giveaways. desperesmo.org

NIGHT WAVES POOL PARTY JULY 9, 8-10 P.M. | THE LODGE OUTDOOR POOL Middle-school students are invited to enjoy music and games. desperesmo.org

Glendale Jazz Fest

DIVE-IN MOVIE

JAZZFEST

JULY 18, 8:30-10:30 P.M. | THE LODGE OUTDOOR POOL Watch Frozen as you float in a tube in the pool. desperesmo.org

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

MAY 22, 6-10 P.M. | GLENDALE CITY HALL The fest will showcase performances from Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers, St. Louis Big Band and Pennsylvania Slim, as well as local fare at the Taste of Glendale. glendalemo.org

SEPT. 8, 5-7 P.M. | THE LODGE OUTDOOR POOL Take your dog for a dip. desperesmo.org

FAMILY NIGHT JULY 10, 7:45-9:30 P.M. | RECREATION STATION AQUATIC CENTER Bring the whole family for swimming under the stars. glendalemo.org

NIGHT WAVES POOL PARTY AUG. 7, 8-10 P.M. | RECREATION STATION AQUATIC CENTER Middleschool students are invited to enjoy music and games. glendalemo.org Dog Days of Summer 44

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THE SECRET GARDENS OF WEBSTER GROVES

THURSDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES

MAY 31, NOON-4 P.M. | VARIOUS LOCATIONS Tour nine gorgeous gardens. wghsparentsclub.org

DATES VARY, 6:30-9 P.M. | KIRKWOOD STATION PLAZA Listen to live music from the Ralph Butler Quartet (June 4); Rosewood (June 11); Soulard Blues Band (June 18); Fair Warning (June 25); and Killer Wails (July 2). downownkirkwood.com

ART & AIR

MAKING MUSIC CONCERT SERIES

JUNE 5-7, TIMES VARY | EDEN SEMINARY GROUNDS Stroll through the 12th annual outdoor fine arts fair. artandair.com

DATES VARY, 7 P.M. | LIONS’ AMPHITHEATER, KIRKWOOD PARK Hear tunes from One More Round-Johnny Cash Tribute (June 13); Gateway City Big Band (June 27); Samba Bom (July 11); Funky Butt Brass Band (July 25); Lucky Old Sons (Aug. 8); St. Louis Wind Symphony (Aug. 22); and more. kirkwoodmo.org/arts

NIGHT WAVES POOL PARTY

JUNE 20, 8 A.M.-3 P.M. | DOWNTOWN KIRKWOOD Enjoy family-friendly fun, including events hosted by The Magic House and the Kirkwood Public Library, as well as live music and The Great Race vintage car rally. facebook.com/KirkwoodMORoute66Festival

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Art & Air

DIVE-IN MOVIE

JUNE 12, 8:15-10 P.M. | WEBSTER GROVES AQUATIC CENTER Middle-school students are invited to enjoy music and games. webstergroves.org

JUNE 26, 8 P.M. | RECREATION STATION AQUATIC CENTER Watch the Penguins of Madagascar while chilling in the pool. kirkwoodmo.org

OLD ORCHARD GAZEBO SERIES

KIRKWOOD FREEDOM FESTIVAL

JUNE 13, 20 & 27; JULY 11, 18 & 25 | GAZEBO PARK Take in music beginning at 7 p.m., and a movie at 8:30 p.m. oldorchardwg.com

July 4, 7 P.M. | KIRKWOOD PARK Celebrate Independence Day with music by Fanfare, food trucks and fireworks. kirkwoodmo.org

MISSOURI CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

NIGHT WAVES POOL PARTY

JUNE 17-21, TIMES VARY | FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Hear Morning Music, Music After Work, and Trios of Darkness and Light. mochambermusic.org

AUG. 7, 8-10 P.M. | RECREATION STATION AQUATIC CENTER Middle-school students are invited to enjoy music and games. downownkirkwood.com

OLD WEBSTER SUMMER NIGHT STREET DANCE

DOG POOL PARTIES

JUNE 21, 6-9 P.M. | NORTH GORE AVENUE OFF LOCKWOOD AVENUE Dance to the music at this annual street party. visitoldwebster.com

WEBSTER GROVES COMMUNITY DAYS JULY 1-4, TIMES VARY | MEMORIAL PARK Enjoy carnival rides, a kids’ pet parade, fireworks and more. explorewebstergroves.com

OLD WEBSTER JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL SEPT. 19, NOON-11 P.M. | WEST LOCKWOOD, GORE AND ALLEN AVENUES Experience live performances from the region’s top musicians. oldwebsterjazzfest.com

WEBSTER GROVES FARMERS MARKET THURSDAYS THROUGH OCT. 22, 3-6:30 P.M. | GAZEBO PARK Peruse products from local farmers and artisans. webstergrovesfarmersmarket.com

SEPT. 8 & 10 | RECREATION STATION AQUATIC CENTER Four-legged friends are welcome to paddle in the pool. kirkwoodmo.org

KIRKWOOD FARMERS MARKET THROUGH SEPT. 26, TIMES VARY | 150 E. ARGONNE DRIVE Find local produce; food trucks; live music on Saturdays; the Peach Festival (July 18); A Tasteful Evening (July 31); and more. downownkirkwood. com

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What’s in Your Toothpaste? BY CONNIE MITCHELL

ROM CHILDHOOD ON, WE’RE TOLD TO brush our teeth at least twice a day. Toothpaste is a staple of oral hygiene, and there are aisles full of different brands, formulations and flavors in drugstores across the nation. What should you look for when choosing toothpaste? “Fluoride is the most important ingredient in toothpaste,” says Dr. D. Douglas Miley, periodontics program director for the Saint Louis University Center for Advanced Dental Education. “Numerous clinical trials have shown it to be effective against tooth decay, and most toothpastes in the United States contain fluoride.” The best evidence for the effectiveness of a fluoride toothpaste comes from the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, he adds. “This review looked at 70 clinical trials on the effectiveness of fluoride toothpaste, and found clear evidence that the use has a caries-inhibiting (tooth decay) effect. Also, there was no evidence that the effectiveness was dependent on background exposure to fluoridated water.” Beyond fluoride, toothpaste may contain an abrasive ingredient to help remove stain buildups on teeth. “Commonly used abrasives are calcium carbonate, dicalcium phosphate, silica or sodium bicarbonate,” Miley says. “Abrasives also have an important role in the availability and rate of release of fluoride.” Other mysterious-sounding ingredients may include glycerol, propylene, glycol and sorbitol. “One of these should be the first one to three ingredients in the paste, and helps to prevent water loss so that your paste doesn’t harden,” explains Dr. Kevin Postol of Postol Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. Some toothpastes contain pyrophosphate, which inhibits tartar formation. However, Miley notes that, while these products have been shown to be effective in clinical trials, there is no definite evidence that they are equivalent to regular fluoride toothpaste. “Toothpastes for sensitive teeth typically contain potassium nitrate or strontium chloride that act by blocking dentin tubules,” Miley adds. “These desensitizing toothpastes can be very effective, but vary greatly between individuals.” Triclosan is another ingredient added to some toothpastes. This antibacterial agent is added to reduce plaque and gingivitis, Miley says. “Evidence-based research has shown that Triclosan reduces plaque, gingival inflammation and gingival bleeding. This would be beneficial in patients with periodontal disease.” No matter which toothpaste you choose, the way you brush is more important, notes Kay Degunia, a dental hygienist who works with

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“FLUORIDE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT INGREDIENT IN TOOTHPASTE. NUMEROUS CLINICAL TRIALS HAVE SHOWN IT TO BE EFFECTIVE AGAINST TOOTH DECAY, AND MOST TOOTHPASTES IN THE UNITED STATES CONTAIN FLUORIDE.”

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DR. D. DOUGLAS MILEY, Saint Louis University Center for Advanced Dental Education

Postol. “The proper technique in brushing is needed, along with daily flossing, to remove the plaque and debris between your teeth,” she says. “All the other things are added features with the paste, such as cavity protection, fighting gingivitis, plaque and tartar build-up, freshening breath, reducing sensitivity, and whitening. These features will not be an added benefit if you’re not properly removing plaque and debris that build up throughout the day.” Those who are worried about toothpaste ingredients can still reduce plaque by brushing without toothpaste, although cavity protection will not be as great. Postol urges people to relax. “No, we are not ingesting large amounts (of toothpaste),” he says. “It is used more as a surface cleaner with foaming agents that help get the paste into areas the brush cannot reach. At most, you would get cold sores, sore spots or sloughing of tissues (as a result of irritating ingredients); and once discontinued, the symptoms normally go away.” Miley suggests consumers look for the American Dental Association (ADA) seal when purchasing toothpaste. “The FDA has requirements for these products, but they do not actually test toothpastes,” he explains. “The ADA conducts extensive testing to determine whether they meet specific criteria for safety and effectiveness. These tests include clinical studies in humans and laboratory studies. The products that demonstrate safety and effectiveness will have the ADA seal on their label.”

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LIV ING GUM DISEASE

Don’t Brush It Off BY CONNIE MITCHELL

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LMOST HALF OF AMERICAN ADULTS older than 30 have gum disease, according to a 2012 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study. “Gum disease is still an issue that affects oral health and overall health,” says Dr. John Boain of Boain Dental Care. “As we live longer and maintain teeth, it becomes an ongoing problem.” The prevalence of periodontal disease should be concerning due to its scientifically proven association with other chronic inflammatory diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Bacteria in plaque, the sticky film that forms on our teeth and gums, when allowed to build up without proper removal, causes inflammation that can spread from gums to supporting bones. In addition, bacteria from gum disease that enters the bloodstream may contribute to chronic inflammation associated with more systemic and serious disease. Often the first symptoms are red, swollen gums that tend to bleed when brushing or flossing. This precedes more advanced signs of disease, such as gum recession, loose teeth, persistent bad breath, mouth sores and changes in bite (the way your teeth fit together). “Poor oral hygiene definitely plays a part in the potential to develop periodontal disease, but the three biggest causes are smoking, diabetes and genetics,” says Dr. Srdjan Ilic of Prestige Dental Care. “In general, proper home care and regular dental visits can help prevent or stop the progression of periodontal disease. Just because your parents lost their teeth due to periodontal disease doesn’t necessarily Continued on page 66

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HOME 1950 Log Cabin Lane

BY AMANDA DAHL

ITUATED ON AN IMPRESSIVE spread of 3 wooded acres, this California contemporary marvels in aesthetic design with dramatic architectural details. The timbered ceilings and wall-sized windows create a sweeping ambiance of seclusion and luxury. Start the day by stepping out on the private patio attached to the master suite, and wake yourself up with a fresh breeze. Then, venture into the spacious walk-in closet to select today’s look. Head to the updated kitchen next to prepare a gourmet brunch, then meet the family in the breakfast or family room overlooking the inground pool. Follow up the afternoon with a friendly game of tennis played on your private court. In addition to the exceptional spaces provided on the main floor, make the most of the finished lower level, which includes extra living and leisure space, when inviting company to stay with you. This decadent ranch in Ladue certainly will suit you and yours.

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This 6-bedroom, 7-full and 3-half bathroom home in Ladue is listed for $2.799 million.

Joan Schnoebelen and Megan Rowe, 406-0005 (Schnoebelen), 378-4077 (Rowe), 725-5100 (office), schnoebelenrowerealestate.com Laura McCarthy is a residential real estate company with expertise in the neighborhoods along St. Louis’ central corridor. Founded in 1944, Laura McCarthy is consistently ranked among St. Louis’ top real estate companies in sales volume. Many of its 100-plus agents specialize in the luxury real estate market, but all are familiar with St. Louis’ neighborhoods from the Central West End to those on the Highway 64/40 corridor to Chesterfield and the St. Charles area.

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WHAT DID IT SELL FOR? DAYS ON MARKET 63108 27 Lenox Place (pictured) 63117 112 Lake Forest Drive 39 Lake Forest Drive (pictured)

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63105 8115 Pershing Ave

$717,000

7446 Parkdale Ave

$829,900

$980,000

155 Carondelet Plaza #504 11

$1,300,000

63124 111 Pointer Lane

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63131 11445 Conway Road (pictured) 1120 Highland Pointe Drive (pictured)

$799,900 $1,026,000

8025 Maryland Ave #11E

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$1,190,750

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63141 11239 Mosley Hill Drive (pictured)

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HOME ADDING PUNCH TO THE SUMMER GARDEN

Time for the Tropicals! BY PAT RAVEN, PH.D., AND JULIE HESS

Y NOW, MUCH OF OUR SPRING-PLANTing ritual is complete. We save late May for the true heat lovers, the tropicals and tender plants that won’t abide by cold soils. So if you didn’t fill all your planting space because of the slow and cold spring, here is one more chance to add some zip to your garden. Hymenocallis – Swamp Spider Lily The catalogues list them as ‘Peruvian daffodils,’ but I grew up calling them Southern swamp spider lilies. Common names can be confusing as many also use this label for the native Crinum. Whatever it goes by, this bulbous member of the amaryllis family makes a great addition to the summer terrace garden. The wild ones grow along the edges of rivers and bogs where the delicate, pure white spider flowers stand out from the deep green foliage around them. The flowers have a fused corolla, like a daffodil tube, with six long spider-like tepals. In Southern gardens, they may be used in the regular garden soils of mixed perennial beds. Of the 15 species of Hymenocallis found in the U.S., only a few are in cultivation. Other species are found in Mexico, the Caribbean and farther down into northern South America. The Missouri native is Hymenocallis occidentalis, and is the most winter-hardy of the tribe. Found wild throughout the South, the northwestern-most colonies of them occur in our Bootheel swamps. Missouri Botanical Garden horticulturist Jason Delany told me they are winter-hardy here in St. Louis, but I have not been brave enough to put mine in the ground. Some confusion may arise on hardiness as there are about 15 very similar species found in the U.S. and most casual growers have gotten their starts from ‘pass-around plants,’ so they may not be well-identified. Three special cultivars often sold as Hymenocallis are ‘Sulphur Queen’, ‘Festalis’ and ‘Advance’. All of these hybrids now have been moved to the genus Ismene, but are close kin to our wild spiders. My spiders live in a 22-inch pot on rollers and spend winters in the garage. In late April to midMay when the air is warm, they are rolled out into the sunshine and watered well. This year, one brave leaf peaked out in mid-April, but quickly relayed the message to the others to hold short. Don’t start them too early, or you will be dragging the pots in and out with every dip in the mercury. Only now, as the days are reaching to the 80s, are the leaves really beginning to push. Before they get more than a few inches high, add a perennial hoop to support them as they grow. For the summer, let them camp in the full, blazing sun to bake. Swamp lilies can get leggy and lax, so a little extra support helps

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‘Blue Hawaii’ Colocasia

to keep the long-stemmed flowers upright. The fragrant and lacy flowers come in mid-summer and last a couple of weeks. After that, the long, shiny strap-like leaves just add a tropical lushness to the summer deck. If you have a pond or bog, the pot may be sunk in at the edge of the water. Bring them in well before first frost to start drying out to go dormant. All the foliage will brown and wither. Storing them completely dry is key in keeping them from rotting out during storage. A Handful of Tempting Tropicals Dahlias My first big experience with dahlias was with the huge collection at Planting Fields Arboretum in New York. More than 100 cultivars were lovingly planted, tended, admired, lifted, dried and divided every year by a cadre of volunteers. The great summer show was the draw for garden visitors from late July to frost. These plants have

The Karma series of dahlias

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fleshy, tuberous roots that kick them off to a fast start in late spring. The prolific, colorful and dramatic flowers add great splash to the summer landscape. Try the Karma Series, with new cultivars ‘Naomi’ and ‘Prospero.’ Becky Heath of Brent and Becky’s Bulbs says hers grow almost 10 feet with no staking required. Colocasias and Alocasias We love Colocasia for the lush, large and often colorful leaves in our summer gardens. Similar and closely related are the Alocasias, called elephant ears by all. This genus is grown only for show, with no edible parts. These grand aroids both form large clumps quickly in the heat of summer. Give them the heat of full sun, a little fertilizer, plenty of water and step back! Dry off in the late season to save the pricy corms for another year. Classic Caladiums If you want to add some punch to a shady summer border, choose the leafy classic tender Caladium. With multitudes of cultivars to choose from, you may bring in hot red, white or lime green zingers. Julie advises to plant them late, after the soil is warm, so they don’t rot away before growing. Give them plenty of water and protection from the blistering mid-day sun to maintain their brilliant colors without sun scorch. All of these corms can be dried off and stored at the end of the season if you like. Cannas Cannas have changed a lot in the last decade. Due to severe virus attacks, almost all of our traditional asexually propagated cannas had to be abandoned and destroyed. The silver lining on this black cloud is the introduction of some superior F1 seedling lines (several of the viruses are not carried by seed), including the Cannova Series in yellow, orange, rose and bronze scarlet on four foot plants. The Tropical Series, also seed grown, has been selected for dwarf habit, making the perfect tropical color statement in pots and mixed borders. In red, rose, salmon, yellow and white flowers with green, bronze or burgundy foliage, you will find these now at many retailers. Just pop them into your beds or borders for instant impact. After several seasons of seedling-only cannas, new virus-free clones are finally coming back in the market place. Look for some cleaned-up, virus-free canna cultivars by next spring.

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‌ Briarbrook Trail 2 Des Peres Jiggs Dunn Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 872-6799, jdunn@bhhsall.com This gabled 1.5-story brick home in Kirkwood Schools charms with custom finishes and a level acre of land surrounded by dogwoods, river birch and azaleas. The 5-bedroom, 5-bath residence by Will Development features areas for elegant formal entertaining and luxurious private quarters, plus an ample finished lower level, to meet all your private and social needs. $885,000

2342 Albion Place Lafayette Square Maria Elias Coldwell Banker Gundaker 993-8000 (office), 971-4346, cbgundaker.com This historic residence on picturesque Lafayette Square allows you to enjoy city living at its best. The 3-story home offers 12-foot ceilings and hardwood floors, plus beautiful details like pocket doors and decorative fireplaces. Discover a living and dining room, and a kitchen paired with a spacious breakfast room, along the main floor. The home includes 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Added pluses include replacement windows, a newer maintenance-free deck, and a 2-car off-street parking area with a fenced-in backyard. $295,000

336-1991, thegellmanteam.com Located in Chesterfield, this spectacular 6-bedroom, 6-bath estate sits on more than 3.8 parklike acres for serene privacy. Find fantastic outdoor living space, which features an in-ground pool. Step inside to explore more than 6,200 square feet of living space; and discover an incredible gourmet kitchen, with a restaurant-style banquette, opening up to the hearth room. Plus, your master suite includes a dream-worthy closet and luxurious bath.

411 Algonquin Place Webster Groves Linda Hodge and Tracy Sheffler Laura McCarthy Real Estate 496-9227 (Hodge), 606-3453 (Sheffler), 569-1177 (office), lauramccarthy.com Located near downtown Webster, this historic residence offers numerous amenities to enhance your lifestyle. From the welcoming foyer leading to stately rooms, you’ll uncover a kitchen and vaulted breakfast room, with a butler’s pantry. The 2-story home also offers 4 bedrooms. Step onto one of two enclosed porches to enjoy a gorgeous day, or lounge in the screened-in gazebo, and you’ll quickly understand how easy it is to love this home. $659,900

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Nestled on serene grounds in a park-like setting, this exquisite home invites you in with a column facade and French Colonial Revival architecture. Find an open floor plan and rich wood accoutrements with an interior that matches the beauty of the exterior. You will appreciate the serenity and privacy offered by this simply elegant estate.

An architectural home of importance, this Ladue estate enchants from the moment you enter. From the long gallery—featuring floor-to-ceiling windows—to the walk-out lower level, the spacious interior dazzles with fine details. You also can find beautiful sculptures along the exterior, plus a 3-car garage. The 6-bedroom, 6-bath residence simply will captivate you with excellent quality and stunning features.

Family and guests alike surely will appreciate the 4 oversized bedrooms, as you will love your master suite with walk-in closet and luxury bath. Step through the French doors attached to your large kitchen and uncover the deck area. Step downstairs to reveal features like a custom bar and kitchen area, wine closet, rec room, and even an additional bedroom with full bath. $695,000

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Glenmere Mansion

A Weekend in the Country STORY AND PHOTOS BY JUDY CROWELL

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weekend in the country, I’m delighted. Oh, my god, lyricized composer Stephen Sondheim in his brilliant musical, A Little Night Music. Set in the early 1900s, the story easily could have taken place at Glenmere Mansion in Chester, New York. Built in 1911 by Robert Goelet, heir to an immense real estate and banking fortune, this Italianate property, less than 50 miles from New York City, rests atop a rolling hill on 3,000 acres, overlooking Glenmere Lake. It was a Gilded Age retreat, entertaining British royalty, heads of state and high society for

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more than a quarter of a century. Sold in 1940, it quickly went into disrepair until 2005, when partners, Daniel DeSimone and Alan Stenberg, stumbled upon the remaining unsold 150 acres and were captivated. To turn it into its current state, an exquisite 18-room luxury hotel and spa, the partners installed all-new electric and plumbing systems, dug 38 wells for geothermal heating and cooling, replaced 120 doors, restored original details, limewashed the stuccoed exterior in a shade called Ointment Pink, and reworked all green shutters to a vivid, light blue. “Why hold back?” Stenberg mused at the time, adding, “Don’t ask me how much it all cost—it

makes me weep.” With the new infrastructure in place, they called in designer Scott Snyder—and wow, did he deliver! Goelet would feel right at home in the opulence and glamour of current-day Glenmere—and awestruck by the state-of-theart modern conveniences. A beautiful marriage of Goelet’s Old World masterpiece paintings and American contemporary artists such as Charlie Hewitt and Robert Motherwell epitomizes the restoration. All luxe rooms and suites are calm and serene, with fireplaces in most, while bathrooms are wrapped in pale Carrara marble from ceiling to heated floor. Snyder saved the drama and pizzazz for public rooms. The exquisite Supper Room is our

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The Spa at Glenmere

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favorite, with six sets of French doors looking out on Glenmere Lake. In-between the doors rest silver leaf, eglomise (reverse-painted) glass panels with Tuscan hill scenes, created by local artist, Staszek Kotowski. Choose your own china in the private and intimate China Room; and enjoy cozy, informal comfort food in the Frogs End tavern. Unparalleled personal service permeates this extraordinary property and, oh yes, there’s a spa. And while we’ve seen a lot of spas in our travels, nothing compares with The Spa at Glenmere. In the midst of 8,000 square feet of splendor and tranquility is the jewel of the spa: the Carrara marble Bath House and Hammam, featuring an herbal steam room, a Swiss shower, a cool-mist room, a dry-heat sauna, a vitality pool, and a warm marble ‘bellystone,’ where a spa attaché with Castile soap and a hand-made kessa mitt will massage away your cares and dry skin, as your belly warms on the stone. Built and designed as a retreat, Glenmere is most definitely that, but there are activities also: a fitness center, swimming pool, bocce and tennis courts, and a championship croquet court. Nearby are charming towns, antiquing, farmers markets and art galleries…but you probably won’t want to leave. Accolades keep coming in, among them: Forbes 20 Hottest/Coolest New Hotels, and One of the Top 10 Boutique Hotels in the World, according to Gayot. Again, we hearken back to Sondheim and his farcical story of romantic liaisons: We’re off on our way. What a beautiful day. For a weekend in the country. How amusing, how delightfully droll. Indeed it is—and it turned out fine for all.

"UNPARALLELED PERSONAL SERVICE PERMEATES THIS EXTRAORDINARY PROPERTY AND, OH YES, THERE’S A SPA."

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Flaming Pie practices for the upcoming Kids Rock Cancer benefit. From left: Tim Halls, Paul Puricelli, Mark Boatman and Branko Marusic (hidden on drums).

wondered, Where do we go from here?” Marusic says. “It doesn’t get any better than playing with people that talented.” Boatman noted that playing with symphony members was “10 times cooler” than playing a stadium show. “These are worldclass musicians, and we’re just trying to keep up,” he says with a laugh. The combination of classical and rock elements was extremely well-received, the band members noted. “The way it fits together is just very cool,” Marusic says. Right now, Flaming Pie members are practicing for a show that’s near and dear to them: Kids Rock Cancer’s ‘All You Need Is Love’ benefit concert. “Both (Halls) and I are on the advisory board for Kids Rock Cancer, and they asked us to do their big fundraiser about four years ago,” Marusic says. Marusic tells the story of how they always try to have a few kids from the organization join them on stage, and notes one in particular: 20-yearold Brooke Nickelson, whose passion and music talent inspired Flaming Pie. “He played with us, and we were his back-up band,” he recalls.

About five months ago, Flaming Pie was asked if they wanted to reunite to do a show at The Sheldon, but they didn’t move forward with it. Shortly afterwards, the band got the news that Nickelson, who had been one of the pioneers with Kids Rock Cancer, had passed away. “That was all we needed,” Boatman says. “We knew we had to do this show.” The concert takes place at The Sheldon on Thursday, May 21. Marusic says both the band and Kids Rock Cancer are “pulling out all the stops” for this big fundraiser, which is affiliated with Maryville University’s music therapy program. The band is special to the members because of the camaraderie. “We’re all friends anyway, but we share something that’s special to us and unique to the four of us,” Boatman says. “It’s fun to share it with others.” They thought they were getting back together just for this one show at The Sheldon, but they’ve booked other shows this summer, too. To learn more about the band, visit flamingpie4u.com. To learn more about the Kids Rock Cancer show, visit kidsrockcancer.org.

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a i n t t r a c e s o f Pau l McCartney’s Maybe I’m Amazed drift out of Branko Marusic’s home in Clayton. But it’s not somebody playing an old record from the 1970s—it’s a practice session for the band Flaming Pie. Flaming Pie, a Beatles and British Invasion cover band made up of three local attorneys and a financial adviser, somehow manage to find time in their busy lives to get together and do something they all enjoy: playing music. The group includes attorney/CPA Marusic on drums and vocals; attorney Mark Boatman on lead guitar, bass and vocals; attorney Paul Puricelli on guitar, keyboard and vocals, and Moneta Group principal Tim Halls on keyboards, bass and vocals. They also are accompanied by Ann-Marie Brown’s vocals for some songs. So how does a group of professionals end up as a Beatles cover band? Marusic and Boatman went to middle school together, and Marusic met Puricelli in law school. “We started this in (Halls’) basement a long time ago, and his daughter was our drummer. But she made fun of my singing, so we kicked her out of the band,” Puricelli says jokingly. Marusic says Boatman, who had toured with Head East and played in front of 50,000 people, was going deaf, so the band took a break. “It was just too much noise, but (Puricelli) said he knew a guy who played an electronic drum set—me,” Marusic says. “We all had chemistry, and certainly enjoyed playing the same kind of music.” After some time, though, the band tired of playing the same Beatles songs over and over, and expanded to British Invasion to include the Rolling Stones, The Who, Zombies, The Hollies and other ‘invaders’ from the 1960s and ’70s. “We wanted to stay within a niche and keep that identity,” Marusic explains. A few years ago, Flaming Pie played at Innsbrook Institute’s Summer Music Academy and Festival, where St. Louis Symphony’s David Halen is the artistic director. “He got wind of us through the director of Innsbrook at the time, and had always wanted to do this combination of symphony classical music with the Beatles,” Marusic says. The thought behind it was that the Beatles “pinched” a lot of their music from classical songs, Marusic explains, so the idea would be to play Beatles songs, along with the classical piece that inspired them. Flaming Pie played five different performances at The Sheldon Concert Hall with symphony members a year and a half ago. “After that, we

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baldwin’s

best bets (What we’re buzzing about this week)

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

DO: ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL DAY AT SIX FLAGS Friday, May 29, 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; stlouischildrens.org - Enjoy Six Flags while benefiting programs at Children’s Hospital - After 7:45 p.m., park will be open exclusively for Children’s Hospital guests - A limited number of tickets are being sold to ensure no waiting in lines for rides

READ: MIRACLE AT AUGUSTA Available at local bookstores and on amazon.com - James Patterson’s latest offering is the anticipated sequel to Miracle on the 17th Green - Co-authored with Peter de Jonge, the series is about Travis McKinley, a Chicago ad salesman who quit his job to become a professional golfer on the senior PGA.

SEE: STATE OF DECEPTION: THE POWER OF NAZI PROPAGANDA Through Sept. 7; Missouri History Museum; mohistory.org - The traveling exhibit from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum documents the twodecade Nazi propaganda campaign

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Great Expectations

O, MOTHER’S DAY WAS LAST week. Now, don’t get me wrong, I don’t put a lot of stock in the so - ca l l e d H a l l m a rk h o l i d ays. Consider the Valentine’s Day when I received an apron as a gift from my future husband a badge of honor. That being said, most of us harbor somewhere in the back of our minds a vision of how we would like a special day to turn out. We dream of that Christmas where every child beams with a satisfied smile, rather than staring at the empty bottom of the tree and grumbling, That’s it? We imagine that graduation ceremony or holiday dinner where teenagers put their phones away and adults act like, well, adults. Mother’s Day is no exception. I will say my bar is set lower than most for Mother’s Day—not because I don’t think my family is capable of delivering on my long list of demands—I mean, desires—but, rather, because my list is not that extensive. Regardless of what any mother wants on that day, I have noticed through the years that most of the wish list goes unvoiced. Maybe it’s the martyr in us, but if all a woman wants is a pedicure and a nice brunch, and you don’t make that tidbit known, well... I have learned something in my 17 years of celebrating Mother’s Days. It seems fairly obvious, but I find that even knowing this little nugget of wisdom, I sometimes slip. It’s not a staggering piece of information, but I find it makes Mother’s Day—and really every day—much more enjoyable. Manage your expectations. Almost every mother wakes up on Mother’s

Debbie Baldwin

TANGENTIAL THINKER Day with a dream of what’s to come. The rose in the bud vase on the tray placed gently over you on the bed. The perfect stack of pancakes, and the poached egg in the egg cup you don’t possess. There is no mess in the kitchen, no argument over who gets to crack the eggs, no batter slowly seeping down the lower counter cabinets...the dog didn’t vomit on the carpet...and somebody didn’t suddenly realize they have a 10-page paper due the next day. Everything is perfect. The fantasy is perfect. But, if motherhood has taught us anything, it is that we are needed. So expecting a day without us to go off without a hitch is unrealistic— and probably, if we’re being totally honest here, unwanted. As nice as a quiet, civilized dinner and a vase of roses may be, isn’t it nicer to know that you are integral to the success of the operation? Whatever the reason, the day never seems to turn out entirely like we planned. So, manage your expectations. Disappointment comes not from the reality of the day, but from the failings of an unreachable fantasy. In the grand scheme of things, you are a mother. And after all, isn’t that what you’re really celebrating?

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REVIEWS THEATER REVIEW BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

Hot Pursuit HOT MESS

RATING: 2 out of 10

K, IT seems pretty obvious to everyone at this point that this movie stinks. So, I thought we could have a little fun: I have prepared a brief quiz to be taken only if you have not seen the movie, to probe your knowledge of derivative plot points. Seeing as we have a movie without 1 ounce of original thought, it seemed to be a good testing ground. In the movie, Reese Witherspoon plays Cooper, an overeager cop trying to protect Daniella (Modern Family’s Sofia Vergara). Vergara plays: A) A scientist with a bio-weapon B) A computer hacker with top-secret information C) A journalist protecting a source D) A drug lord’s wife When the two first meet, assassins burst into the house, killing the other people in the home. Cooper and Daniella can’t see the killers’ faces, but identify one of them based on: A) A limp B) A scar C) An accent D) A tattoo Daniella and Cooper get out of some close scrapes by: A) Pretending to have their period B) Pretending to be lesbians C) Pretending to be men D) All of the above The ladies are stunned to discover that the killers are actually: A) Drug dealers B) Doctors C) Circus performers D) Cops I think I’ve made my point. It’s not so surprising that Sofia Vergara would get involved with this—a TV star trying to make the leap to the big screen with a fairly harmless comedy—but Witherspoon? I just don’t get it. Surely, she doesn’t need a beach house this badly. You could call this film a horrible combination of The Heat and Date Night, but I think the best way to describe it is a spectacular waste of time. Editor’s Note: As you can see, the pickings are slim this week at the box office. To find out what’s new on DVD, visit laduenews.com.

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My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding BY MARK BRETZ

STORY David is the only child of a psychologist and a psychology professor in Lincoln, Nebraska. As his parents’ marriage hits the rocks, his mother Claire also loses her teaching job to add to the stress. When she does land another position, it’s in the Canadian province of Ottawa. So Claire packs her bags and leaves David, her ex-husband Garth, and their Midwestern comfort zone for the Great White North. When she arrives, circa 1990, she finds an apartment to share with a young woman named Michelle, who has just broken up with her girlfriend; and thus, has some space available. She welcomes Claire, but also warns about the choir that practices every week at her apartment. Claire actually enjoys the choir, where she meets Jane, a free spirit who has returned home to Ottawa to work as a therapist. Eventually, Claire notices that the choir is comprised of lesbians, and also realizes that she is falling in love with the sensitive, in-touch-with-her-emotions Jane. David doesn’t mind that his mother’s new love interest is a woman or that Jane is a self-proclaimed ‘witch’ who practices a Wiccan philosophy. When Canada legalizes gay marriage in 2005, Claire and Jane become wife and wife, as David recounts in this musical memory.

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COMPANY: New Jewish Theatre VENUE: Wool Theatre, Jewish Community Center, 2 Millstone Campus Drive DATES: May 16, 17, 20, 21, 27, 28, 30, 31 TICKETS: $36-$40; 442-3283 or newjewishtheatre.org RATING: A 4 on a scale of 1-to-5. More reviews available at laduenews.com

New Jewish Theatre closes its 18th season with a light-hearted musical focused on the timely theme of gay marriage. Under the direction of NJT artistic associate Edward Coffield, a bright, effervescent cast polishes this one-act, 90-minute romp based on the true story of co-author David Hein’s own mother. Written by Hein and his wife, Irene Sankoff, this frothy soufflé of a piece is inoffensive to some, hilarious to others and a rallying cry for equality for still more. What it is not is musically significant, although one can admire the cast’s ability to tackle the difficult-to-follow rhythms and lyrics by the duo. The NJT production’s real strength is the uniformly delightful delivery of lines and characters by Coffield’s carefully chosen cast. Led by the irrepressible Ben Nordstrom as David, this octet of players knows its way around a song, but even more so, can handle with aplomb situations in which Hein and Sankoff find surprising humor. Deborah Sharn brings warmth and a genuine, down-home style to Jane. As Claire, Laura Ackermann displays the tentativeness one might expect for a middle-age woman who copes not only with the demise of her marriage and temporary loss of her career, but with the gradual realization that she is someone other than whom people, most especially her own rigid mother, thought she has been. So, there you have it. My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding is a musical that succeeds despite a weak musical score, thanks to the contributions of savvy director Coffield and his stellar cast, who know how to milk the comedy out of the serious nature of Legalizing Love.

THEATER PHOTO COURTESY OF ERIC WOOLSEY

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DINING OUT

spicybits BY MATT SORRELL

DAVE BAILEY of Bailey’s Restaurants, which includes Bailey’s Chocolate Bar, Bailey’s Range, Rooster, Bridge, The Fifth Wheel and Small Batch, is a Central Midwest finalist for the EY (Ernst & Young) Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 program. Winners will be announced at a special gala in June in Overland Park, Kansas. Congrats and good luck! Let’s hear it for chef GERARD CRAFT of Niche Restaurant Group. Earlier this month, Craft was finally awarded the title Best Chef: Midwest by the James Beard Foundation at its annual award ceremony, held this year in Chicago. Well done, Chef! And about time, if we do say so.

GERARD CRAFT PHOTO BY SARAH CROWDER, WINFIELD’S PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD

Pork purveyor Capitalist Pig, located in a waycool converted police station at 2727 South 12th St., recently instituted new hours— 11 a.m. till 3 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. And on Sundays, the eatery is offering a Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The brunch menu includes such delectables as eggs benedict with chili hollandaise sauce and a pork belly bacon BLT. Urban Chestnut Brewing Company’s Schnikelfritz recently got some national press. The brew is featured in a spread on hefeweizens in the latest issue of Imbibe. For those looking to quaff more than a beer at game time, the Crown Room at Budweiser Brew House in Ballpark Village has introduced a bevy of new cocktail options, including a selection of Smoke & Mirror shots and larger libations like The Smoking Gun, which features Russell’s 10-year bourbon and St. Germain infused with hickory smoke. There’s also the Crown Jewel, a 53-oz. sharable goblet that serves four and includes spiced and fruit-infused rums, fused with peach liqueur and fresh juices. Chef GREG ZIEGENFUSS, executive chef of Butler’s Pantry, is featured in the inaugural cookbook from Catersource, a collection of enticing recipes from 15 of the country’s most well-respected chefs. In the past year, Ziegenfuss and 14 chefs from the U.S. and Canada were flown to either Miami or Portland, to discuss, and then cook their recipes on the spot.

Winfield’s Gathering Place

Gather for the Big Game BY SIDNEY LEWIS

WITH BASEBALL SEASON IN FULL SWING, many denizens of Cardinal Nation are on a quest to find a relaxing place to watch the game, one that also has a quality food menu and plenty of drink options. Winfield’s Gathering Place in Kirkwood may just be what those fans are looking for. The eatery is another partnership between Mark Winfield and former Cardinal player Jim Edmonds, who also own the Precinct Bar & Grill downtown. The restaurant is located in a large space that formerly housed a Saint Louis Bread Co. About half of it is bar space; the other, a more traditional dining room. There are plenty of large-screen TVs everywhere, even above the large open-kitchen area, so there’s no chance of missing any on-field action or commentary. So, if you’re going to leave the confines of home and watch the game, why not also indulge in some fine eats, right? Winfield’s has a pretty large bill of fare ready for you to indulge in. Everything from flatbreads to burgers to BBQ, and larger entrees like steak and pasta dishes. The starters list also is robust, including such tempting tidbits as onion rings and pork sliders. We opted for the Cheese and Salumi Board ($9) to whet our appetites. Ours was a selection of pepper-crusted gouda, nuts, olives and dried fruits. The only meat on hand was some mortadella. Good stuff, for sure, but some more meaty variety would’ve been appreciated. Winfield’s has a pretty good list of local, domestic and import draught brews. Our needs were met by a Schlafly Kolsch ($5) and a Guinness ($6), and we opted to try a couple of classics for our mains to go along with these beverages: the

BBQ Burnt Ends Sourdough Melt ($12) and the 8 oz. Big Blue Burger ($12). The melt, a designated signature dish, includes caramelized onion, havarti cheese, roasted jalapenos and guacamole, along with the eponymous burnt ends. It’s a hearty, rich sandwich, a balance of smoke and sweet between a couple of slices of savory toasted sourdough. As good as it is, it doesn’t need the guacamole, which we felt was overpowered by the other flavors. We paired it with a traditional cabbage slaw. The burger is a really solid example of the meat-plus-bun equation. We paired it with the Jalapeno Cheddar Au Gratin Potatoes for an additional two bucks. Oftentimes, some burgers around town seem to focus on the bread— chibatta, sourdough, what have you. But the bread used on Winfield burgers is fairly minimal; the meat is the thing here. This example is topped with lettuce, tomato, red onion, tangy blue cheese dressing and some savory applewood smoked bacon. The potatoes, served sizzling in a cast iron mini-skillet, were cheesy and spicy. Instead of dessert, we decided on a drink instead, the Raspberry Martini ($10). This was the only misstep of the meal. The drink, which consists of raspberry vodka, Chambord (a raspberry liqueur), and Sprite with a grenadinesugared rim, is tooth-achingly sweet and needed a healthy dose of citrus to balance it out. Winfield’s also offers a kid’s menu, gluten-free options and lunch, so it’s a good destination for all sorts of gatherings, no matter who’s playing. Winfield’s Gathering Place, 10312 Manchester Road, 394-2200, winfields.net

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largest natural food show in California, attended by 71,000 food-buyers and retailers, resulting in My Coconut Kitchen now having national distribution. “I received such an unbelievable response to my product,” she says. “I received licensing offers from Australia and three other countries—it’s just crazy because nobody else makes a product like this. Seriously, almost everyone on the face of this earth has the potential to benefit in some way from coconut oil—whether it’s memory, diabetes, weight issues, an immune disorder or even smaller things like restless leg syndrome. Just incorporating coconut oil in your daily routine can help you to maximize the benefits.” With coconut oil being this wonderful, one could only wonder if this is the only fat in Carl’s diet? “I am so glad you are asking that question,” she laughs. “I am currently going through a rebranding because what I am really about is healthy foods. Yes, I think coconut oil is huge, but we need to have a well-rounded diet. The thing is, when you’re satisfied and not hungry, it’s a freedom. I eat a lot of different kinds of fat, and I try to avoid sugars, processed foods and those kinds of things—and I’m satisfied.” So coconut oil is a saturated fat? “We all grew up believing that saturated fat was bad for us and our health,” Carl notes. “The saturated fat is just one piece of what coconut is—it doesn’t make up the whole thing. Because it’s saturated, it’s very stable and that’s actually what makes it safe to cook with and to heat at high temperatures. But among the fats, coconut fat is the easiest for your body to digest. There are just a wide variety of potential benefits across the board from inside of your body to outside of your body. There is no other food that has the potential to make a difference in peoples’ lives like coconut—at least that we know about today.” Among the company’s butters, Carl says that its most popular is Roasty Toasty, which features toasted coconut and a nutty quality in the flavor. “We got some development going on with healthy snack foods that we will hopefully be breaking out soon,” she explains when asked about the future. But when contemplating the past, Carl pauses. “I look back at all that craziness that’s happened in my life—some good things and some, like my health issues, that were tragic—all of these events make this perfectly un-perfect path to now,” she says. “All of these things had to happen for me to fulfill my dream. I think having the experience that I had as a kid—having that foundation in learning about food at such a young age—planted a seed and gave me knowledge that grew and changed and evolved throughout my life. That’s a very important piece of what I’m doing now. I thank God every day for the chance to live my dream.”

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ERY EARLY ON IN LIFE, ANGIE Carl of My Coconut Kitchen had a hope and a dream that one day, she would own a business. And while her path has had some twists and turns, she truly believes that her journey thus far in life has led her to a unique product and a business—just 2 years old—that’s experiencing such growth that even she is amazed. “I’ve had this crazy, insane health history to begin with,” Carl recalls. “I was a fat kid, for lack of a better way to say it, and so much so that my parents literally sent me to camps at St. Louis Children’s Hospital to learn how to eat and how to look at foods differently.” Fast-forward to when Carl was 29, and the unexpected happened. “I had a heart attack with 100-percent blockage in one of my main arteries—which is called the widow-maker because generally a person does not survive,” she says. But Carl did survive, and she decided to begin looking at how to live a healthier life. Then, a few years later, she hit another bump in the road. “I was diagnosed with a blood disorder, which basically was a form of leukemia; and I was put on chemotherapy. It’s rare, and there really is no cure. To control it, I am on a low-dose chemo therapy,” she explains. “So that’s what really did it for me. I looked at diet and exercise as a means to better health; and what happened was that all of a sudden, I felt better than I ever had before. And one of the things I came across was coconut oil.” In the meantime, Carl had become an accountant, but always was looking for the right opportunity to make the leap and start a business. “I had this list in my mind of criteria that a potential business had to meet, and one of the things was it had to be something different,” she remembers. “And then one day, my best friend (Beth Ambler), came over to see me with this little ramekin filled with this white stuff. She said, You’re going to love this. I grabbed a spoon, and I ate the whole thing in seconds—because it was so amazing. And it was coconut butter, which is a high concentration of the healthy oils of a coconut, but it also includes the meat, so it completely changes the product.” Instantly, Carl began considering what she could do with it; and in 2013, she began My Coconut Kitchen… “And, as they say,” she notes, “The rest is history.” That was it for Carl. She had found her niche, her business and perhaps her life’s work. In a nut shell—or perhaps a coconut shell—Carl has taken her product (10 flavors in all) from farmers markets, and expanded her business to 38 local outlets, including Dierbergs, Local Harvest and Freddie’s Market in Webster, to name a few. In March, Carl took her product to the world’s

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BARK IN THE PARK A 5K run, 1-mile walk and family-friendly festivities will highlight the annual Bark in the Park at Cricket Field in Forest Park. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 647-8800 or hsmo.org.

GYPSY CARAVAN St. Louis Symphony Volunteer Association will present the 43rd annual Gypsy Caravan, offering an array of crafts and antiques at The Family Arena. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. $10-$20. stlsymphony.org/gypsycaravan.

J.B. SMOOVE See comedian, actor and Last Comic Standing host J.B. Smoove take the stage at Lumiere Live in Lumiere Place. 7 and 9:30 p.m. $25-$35. 877-450-7711 or lumiereplace.com. LAUGTHER YOGA – LAUGH FOR THE HEALTH OF IT! Instructor Marlene Chertok, founder of the St. Louis Laughter Club, will lead a session on keeping high spirits in the face of life’s challenges at St. Louis Public Library’s Schlafly Branch. 2 p.m. 367-4120 or slpl.org.

5/17 ST. LOUIS CIVIL WAR HISTORY In honor of the closing celebrations of the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War in St. Louis, four local authors will discuss the history of the war in the region and hold a book signing at Campbell House Museum. 4-7 p.m. campbellhousemuseum.org.

CORTANGO ORQUESTA Led by St. Louis Symphony English horn player Cally Banham, Cortango Orquesta will perform at the Public Media Commons in Grand Center. 7:30 p.m. Free. ninenet.org.

RESTAURANT WEEK ON THE HILL Delight in a three-course meal, with the option of donating $5 to local nonprofit, Hope for Young Adults With Cancer. restaurantweekonthehill.com.

TRY THE GREENWAYS This ride series will allow cyclists to explore the trails of the region, including the Centennial Greenway, in May. 436-1324 or greatriversgreenway.org.

CRAIG JOHNSON Bestselling Longmire author Craig Johnson will sign and discuss his mystery novels, Dry Bones and Any Other Name, at St. Louis County Library Headquarters. 994-3300 or slcl.org.

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JEFF BECK Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck will play at the Fox Theatre. 8 p.m. $49-$129. 534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.

THROUGH 7/3 WOMEN IN THE ATRIUM View the eclectic work of the Atrium Gallery’s female artists. 367-1076 or atriumgallery.net.

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THROUGH 7/12 NEW ART IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: 20/20 See pieces created by local high school students in collaboration with visiting artists at the Contemporary Art Museum. 535-4660 or camstl.org.

SILVER BULLET STL UNPLUGGED St. Louis Public Library’s Not So Quiet! music series continues with an acoustic performance from this Bob Seger tribute band. 7 p.m. Free. 539-0347 or slpl.org.

JUNGLE BOOGIE Dance to Butchwax & the Hollywoods as Saint Louis Zoo opens its annual family-friendly concert series. 5-8 p.m. Free. 781-0900 or stlzoo.org.

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STAN MCNEAL Author and sportswriter Stan McNeal will sign and discuss his book, If These Walls Could Talk: St. Louis Cardinals, at Left Bank Books. 7 p.m. Free. 367-6731 or left-bank.com.

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SPRING TO DANCE FESTIVAL Marvel at 26 professional dance companies from around the world performing modern to classical and tap to tango at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Various times. $10-$20. 534-6622 or touhill.org.

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SETH MEYERS Emmy Awardwinning Saturday Night Live alum and Late Night host Seth Meyers will appear at the Peabody Opera House. 8 p.m. $42. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.

THROUGH 10/18 MARCEL DZAMA: MISCHIEF MAKES A MOVE Experience internationally acclaimed artist Marcel Dzama’s new exhibition centered on a 35-minute short film, A Jester’s Dance, at the World Chess Hall of Fame. 367-9243 or worldchesshof.org.

6/7-11 ST. LOUIS JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL The 20th annual festival will feature the stories of entertainment legend Sophie Tucker, actor Theodore Bickel, Jewish storyteller Sholom Aleichem and more at the Landmark Plaza Frontenac Cinema. Various times and prices. 442-3179 or stljewishfilmfestival.org.

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INNSBROOK continued from page 24 A recreational building in the area will feature a fitness center and laundry facilities, with outdoor tennis courts, sports fields and outdoor pavilions as the second phase of construction. The resort also is reinventing the Clubhouse Restaurant, with 66

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some instruction and education on prevention.” Ilic notes that treatments include laser therapy, deep cleanings (also known as scaling and root planing), localized antibiotic applications in conjunction with deep cleaning, dental trays with therapeutic gels, or a combination of these approaches. “The human mouth is the door to the rest of our body,” Ilic says. “It is not a separate entity that happens to be attached to our head. Periodontal disease is a serious thing.”

Guests are encouraged to roam, and before the evening is over, they should have sat at many various tables with many different groups of people. One tradition has the couple burying bottle of unopened bourbon upside down on the date exactly one year out from their wedding to ensure great weather for their special day. There also is some silliness about a 500-day engagement. (The bride should wear her engagement ring for 499 days before her wedding day– another rite to ensure a happy marriage.) Even if engaged sooner, she does not announce it or wear her ring. This Southern-style wedding, while somewhat foreign to our sensibilities, is really special and something different. As you can imagine, the budget can get out of control: The food bill alone has to be monumental. So North or South, East or West; whatever you decide, just do it as perfectly as you are able. If you can’t do it right, don’t do it at all. So here I sit, drinking my sweet tea, fanning myself and wishing y’all an absolutely wonderful summah, err, I mean summer.

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Michael Flynn Landscaping Spring Cleanup, Mulching, Weekly Lawn Mowing & Gardening, Irrigation. For all your Landscaping & Lawn Care Needs. 314-243-6784

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MASONRY/CONCRETE CAULKING Pool Decks • Patios • Driveways Power Washing Masonry • Concrete 35 Years Experience • Insured Charles Edelen Caulking Co., Inc. 314-892-5484 óóóóóóóóóó For Concrete Repairs Call Scott's Custom Concrete 314-296-7801

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE PRIVATE 2BR, 2.5BA 1152 sq.ft. Townhome Hidden Meadows Condos Rear Entry 1 Car Garage, Large Deck, New Appliances and Washer/Dryer Included. Pool and Tennis Courts. 1 Year Lease; $1,175/month Call 314-398-5620

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CEMETERY CRYPTS Two side by side mausoleum crypts located in Bellerive Cemetery, SW side of Phase II, Level 3, exterior, $18,000 includes transfer fee. 636-519-0248

D&D MAGIC TOUCH Home Construction and Remodeling Custom Homes, Room Additions, Complete Remodeling, and Custom Built Cabinets. Fully Insured. 314-409-6840 ddmagictouchad@aol.com www.ddmagictouch.com

PAINTING DECK STAINING BY BRUSH ONLY No Spraying • No Rolling • No Mess Pressure Washed & Hand Brushed Work Guaranteed • Insured • Ref's NO MONEY DOWN Cedar Beautiful 314-852-5467 314-846-6499 Sign Up For Spring Rush www.cedarbeautifulstaining.com BOB RHODES PAINTING ï Interior Prep. & Painting ï Quality Interior Painting, Incl.: ï FAUX Finishes and Rag-Rolling Expert. ï Drywall & Carpentry Repairs. ï 20+ Years Experience ï PERSONAL Service Call us today for a free TYPED bid 314-541-3052 cell www.BobRhodesPainting.com

O’BRIEN PAINTING & DECORATING, INC. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR Painting • Power Washing Wallpapering • Plastering

40 Years Experience Fully Insured • References J. KEVIN O'BRIEN, PRESIDENT

JC PAINTS Interior & Exterior Painting Reliable, Clean, Reasonable & Insured. Call John for a Free Estimate Today! 314-703-2794 jcpaints@sbcglobal.net PAINTING, REMODELING, Carpentry, Wood Rot Repair, Tile Work, Flooring, Decks and Arbors. 17 Years Exp. Free Estimates. Call Kent at 314-398-2898 kenthallowell@yahoo.como

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Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial Tree Pruning & Removal, Plant Healthcare Program, Deadwooding, Stump Grinding, Deep Root Fertilization, Cabling & Storm Cleanup Cary Semsar ISA Board Certified Master Arborist OH-5130B

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

24 Years in Business! 10 Consecutive Service Award Winner '05-'14. Solid Tuckpointing & Spotpointing with Color Match. Chimney, Stone, Caulking, Brick Repair, & Waterproofing. Prompt Free Estimates. Fully Insured. A+ BBB 2011 Torch Award Winner (314) 645-1387 mirellituckpointing.com Credit Cards Accepted

VACATION RENTALS GULF COAST HOUSE Carillon Beach, FL, Destin Area 3BR, 3BA, 3 pools, tennis courts and so much more! Great Rates. Available NOW! Call Dave at 314-922-8344 For Pictures Please Visit www.vrbo.com/148365

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Call 314-426-2911 www.buntonmeyerstl.com

LINEK PLUMBING COMPANY Quality Since 1916 A Name You Can Trust

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

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

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New Work • Repair • Remodeling Water Heaters • Sewer & Drain Backflow Device Testing

314-962-0956 PIANO SERVICES MCGREEVY PIANO Spring into Tune! Bill McGreevy, Piano Technician Guild Associate Member 314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com

Tree Service Professionals Trimming, Deadwooding, Reduction, Removals, Stump Grinding, Year Round Service & Fully Insured Call Michael Baumann for a Free Estimate & Property Inspection at 636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!

Trees Trimmed & Removed

BRIAN'S HAULING "U Name It & We Haul It" 7 Days a Week - Same Day Appliances, Brush, Clean Outs, Demo, Basement & Garage, Etc.

• Stone Retaining Walls • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured

(636) 274-1378 AAA COLLINS TREE & STUMP SERVICES Complete Tree & Shrubbery Care. Stump Removal, Deadwooding, Trimming, Cabling, Bucket Truck, Excellent Clean Up. 636-349-5945 Insured.

Brian 314-740-1659

TUCKPOINTING Helping Hand Service, LLL Clean outs, bsmts, attics, garages, etc. Let us help you down size. Hauled away for small fee. Some items donated to local charities. . 636-649-9812 BBB

serving St. Louis for Over 40 years

Mortar Color Matching Brick Cleaning

POWER WASHING Power Washing, Sealing and Repairs. Decks, Fences Houses. Reasonable. References. Gutter Cleaning. Free Estimates. Call Doug at 636-677-8557

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Stone Work Power Washing

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Waterproofing & Sealing Custom Color Pool Caulking Written Guarantee • No Job Too Small Credit Cards Accepted • Insured

Got clutter? Disorganized? Downsizing? Buried in Paper? 314-221-5232 Organizational Consultants SimplifiedLivingSolutions.com

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WANTED VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES Movie & Music Memorabilia ï Old Advertising ï Vintage Clothing Sports Memorabilia ï Old Toys St.L History ï Bulk Collections Call Ben 314-518-5769

Marco Tuckpointing Entire home or spot tuckpointing! ï Color Match Experts ï Basement Leaks ï Power Washing ï Above and Below Grade Waterproofing ï Concrete and Flatwork "Owner on site to insure CUSTOMER SATISFACTION." No Job Too Small ï 35yrs Exp. Senior Discount ï Fully Insured

WINDOWS 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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SIMPLE MOVES We Specialize In Small Moves. We charge by the hour or the piece, house to house or room to room. Bonded & Insured. Packing Available. 314-963-3416 www.simplemovesstl.com

314-481-3500 ASTON - PARKER PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal Insured, 35 Years Experience Free Estimates 314-766-2952 314-766-2962 alstonparker@hotmail.com

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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

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