June 7, 2024

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EDITORIAL

MA n AGI n G e DITOR

Ashley Klein > aklein@laduenews.com

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COPY e DITOR & STAFF WRIT e R

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M u LTIM e DIA R e PORT e R

Daniel Puma > dpuma@laduenews.com

CO n TRIB u TI n G WRIT e RS

Mark Bretz, Bethany Christo, Drew Gieseke, Alecia Humphreys, Heather Joyce, Sheila Oliveri, Charlotte Renner, Nancy Robinson, Andrea Smith, Mabel Suen, Katie Yeadon

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VIC e PR e SID en T OF SAL e S

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M e DIA STRAT e GIST

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SP e CIAL PROJ e CTS MA n AG e R

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ADDITIO N ALARE A LISTINGS

2025WoodlandKnoll(Kirkwood)$2,770,000

2033WoodlandKnoll(Kirkwood)$2,745,000

2017WoodlandKnoll(Kirkwood)$2,525,000

2002WoodlandKnoll(Kirkwood)$2,455,000

2005WoodlandKnoll(Kirkwood)$2,370,000

2010WoodlandKnoll(Kirkwood)$2,285,000

1ToppingLane(DesPeres)

$1,575,000

14FrontenacPlaceDrive(Frontenac)$1,399,000

915SouthBemistonAvenue(Clayton)$1,225,000

28PicardyLane(Ladue) $1,199,000

619N.ClayAvenue(Kirkwood)$1,199,000

6VanessaDrive(TownandCountry)$1,199,000

28AberdeenPlace(Clayton) $1,150,000

7723CountryClubCourt(Clayton)$1,148,000

2ArmstrongDrive(Glendale)

$985,000

878CraigForestLane(Kirkwood)$979,000

12448BentleyViewCourt(CreveCoeur)$974,000

7436ByronPlace(Clayton) $924,900

8031KingsburyBlvd.(Clayton) $849,900

311WestgateAvenue(U.City) $648,300

1709FawnvalleyDrive(DesPeres)$599,900

1226DolmanStreet(St.Louis) $599,000

42NBoyleAvenue(St.LouisCity)$589,000

7266CrevelingDrive(UniversityCity)$550,000

2210ViewroyalDrive(DesPeres)$449,900

2373WindsweptFarmsDrive(Eureka)$439,900

7424WilliamsburgCol.(Shrewsbury)$389,000

4427SwanAvenue(St.LouisCity)$369,900

8923FoxParkDrive(Crestwood)$369,800

429HillDrive(Glendale) $349,900

4583McCauslandAve(St.LouisCity)$339,900 1105SandstoneDrive(CreveCoeur)$339,000 200S.BrentwoodBlvd#6C(Clayton)$330,000 4328MarylandAve#5(CWE) $329,000 631ChelseaAvenue(Kirkwood) $315,000 15046ClaymoorCt.#13(Chesterfield)$295,000 4948RobertAvenue(St.LouisCity)$295,000 4530McPhersonAvenue#2W(CWE)$275,000 6120WashingtonBlvd#301(CWE)$269,900 1511HamptonHallDr.#16(Chesterfield)$224,500 314N.BroadwayUnit#802(St.Louis)$178,000 7446ZephyrPlace(Maplewood)$175,000 6708WynhillDrive(St.Louis) $99,000

1. 28PicardyLn. • Ladue NEWLISTING! Charmandcharacteraboundinthislovelyhome, nestledperfectlyinoneofLadue’spremierlanes.Acobblestonepath leadsyoutothisall-brickhomethathasbeenlovinglyupdatedbythe currentowners.Thehomeupdatesincludeanewroof,newwindows, anewboiler,andthelistgoeson. $1,199,000

2. 2210ViewroyalDr. • DesPeres NEWLISTING! Thisimpeccablymaintainedranchisinthepopular RoyalAcressubdivisionandoffersconvenientone-levellivingand charm.Thishomeprovidesadditionaloutdoorlivingspacewiththe fantasticpartiallycovereddeck!Thishomeisamust-see! $449,900

3. 12448BentleyViewCt. • CreveCoeur NEWLISTING! Don’tmissthisgorgeous,wellappointed, meticulouslycaredforfourbedroom41/2bathhomewithover4500 ft.² oflivingspacelocatedinthecovetedQuestoverneighborhood.The lowerlevelwalkoutbasementisfinishedwiththesamequalityasthe restofthehome. $974,000

4. 2373WindsweptFarmsDr. • Eureka NEWLISTING! Dreamingofabeautifullycurated,newerfarmhousestyledhomethatlendsitselftoeasylivingandentertaining?Then, welcometoyournewhomeinWindsweptFarms!Inadditiontothe gloriousamenitiesatWindsweptFarms,thishomeisclosetothe award-winningRockwoodschooldistrict. $439,900

5. 1105SandstoneDrive • St.Louis NEWLISTING! Thishomeissituatedonagreatlotinaprime location,1105Sandstoneisreadyforyou!Pullinguptothecurbyou’ll appreciatethecharmingfrontporchandlargewindowsbeckoningyou inside. $339,900

6. 878CraigForestLn. • Kirkwood NEWLISTING! It’snotoftenyoufindahomesobeautifullylovedand caredfor,but878CraigForestLaneisthathome!Fromthemoment youstepinside,youfeelprideofownershipineachlivingspace.Enjoy thelargesunlitfamilyroomwithagasfireplace,built-inbookcases, andawallofwindows. $979,000

7. 631ChelseaAve. • Kirkwood NEWLISTING! Darlinghomelocatedonasought-afterKirkwood Streetiswaitingforitssweetnextownertofallinlove!Youare welcomedintothecheerfulandlargelivingroomwithhardwoodfloors. $315,000

8. 4427SwanAve. • St.LouisCity NEWLISTING! Thehousewasbuiltin1892butcompletely re-imaginedandupdatedin2022toreflectexactlywhattoday’s homeownerwants.Thehomeiswalkingdistancefromrestaurants, bars,andclubsknownas‘TheGrove’. $369,900

1. 28PicardyLn. • Ladue

2. 2210ViewroyalDr • DesPeres

8. 4427Swan Ave. • STL City

7. 631Chelsea Ave. • Kirkwood

3. 12448BentleyViewCt. • CreveCoeur

6. 878CraigForestLn. • Kirkwood

5. 1105SandstoneDr. • St.Louis 4. 2373WindsweptFarmsDr. • Eureka

St. Louis’ role as the “gateway to the west” has certainly evolved over the years, but it’s always inspiring to see the ways in which global influences converge in our city.

A prime example is Square One Gallery, a new contemporary art showroom whose three founders met in New York City and are now seeking to bring their international connections to art appreciators in the Central West End. Contributing writer Bethany Christo explores how the gallery is uplifting artistic voices both from the metro and abroad on p. 50.

Another hub of artistic greatness is the famed Muny, which is currently preparing to kick off its 2024 season. Contributor Andrea Smith sat down with the Muny’s artistic director Mike Isaacson, who discusses all the musical magic we have to look forward to on p. 56.

And while St. Louis draws in talent from around the world, it is also serving as a launchpad for students ready to expand their horizons. Show Me the World, as featured by columnist Drew Gieseke on p. 16, is a local nonprofit giving students from underserved areas the opportunity to travel internationally, among many other student development efforts. And on p. 60, Smith returns to feature Gianna Francis, the Ladue Horton Watkins High School senior who earned a Congressional Award after logging hundreds of hours in public service and personal development.

Happy exploring,

Ashley Klein, Managing Editor

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WAStraightforwardWayto Life-Changing RESULTS

ByMaggiePeters >PhotosbyChristinaKling-Garrett

henitcomestomakingalifestylechange,thebiggeststruggle isconsistencyovertime.CharlesD’Angelo,nationallyrenowned weightlosscoach,understandsthisprovidingaprogramand accountabilitythroughoutclientsweightlossjourneys,resulting inchangesbeyondtheirwildestdreams.

“Ihavetriedlosingweightonmyownmanytimes;Isometimesmadeprogressbut haveneveraccomplishedmygoalorkeptupthemomentum,”explainsclientDr.Chris Wangard,MD.“IfeltlikeIneededtodosomethingdifferentthistime.”

AfterfindingD’Angeloonlineandreadingaboutothers’successstories,including manyfromothermedicaldoctors,Wangardreachedout.Whenhefoundhimself strugglingwiththemindsetashehadinpriorattempts,D’Angelo’sempathicand preciseapproachpushedhimtokeepgoingandhelpedhimtolose150poundsinless thanayear.Therearen’tanyweightlossdrugsinvolvedinD’Angelo’sprogram;the focusisonhabitchange.

“Charlesisgreatatmaintainingaccountability,”hesays.“Thereisreallynowiggle room–heisveryno-nonsense,andhelpsyougetexcitedandclearaboutyourgoals. Theprocessgetseasierwithtimebecausehisstrategieswork.”

“Hereallyknowshowtomotivatepeople,”addsclientKellyVetter.“Hetellsyou exactlywhattodo.There’snoguessing.Youleaveknowingwhatyou’regoingtoeat, whenyou’regoingtoeat,whattheexerciseroutineis–andit’sjustwalkingona treadmillregularly.It’sallfoodyoucanbuyatthegrocerystoreorgetatarestaurant. Youstayconsistent,meetwithhimoneononeeverycoupleweeks,anditworks.”

Vetter,too,hadstruggledwithotherweightlossprograms.Tiredofthenumberof medicationssheneededtodealwithherhighbloodpressureandhighcholesterol,she reachedouttoD’Angelo.

“I’msohappytosayI’moffallofthosemedicationsnow,”shesays.“Mydoctor recentlytoldmethathe’simpressed.I’msohappyandfullofenergy;beforeImet Charles,IcouldneverhaveimaginedmyselfwhereIamnow.”

Seeingsomanyothermedical doctorswhosoughtCharles’helpand reachedtheirgoalswithhimconvinced mehecouldhelpmetoo.I’vedropped 10inches off mywaistandnolongerhave totakebloodpressuremedication.

After workingwithD’Angeloandlosing95poundsin justunder10months, Vetterisnowa partofD’Angelo’s maintenance programwhich helps clientsmaintaintheir habitsand goal weight. Vetteraddsthatwhenevershe facesstruggles,the coachingsessionswithD’Angeloare enoughto keepherontherighttrack.“You feellike you’re on a teamwithhim,” shesays.

Wangardconcurs.“Forme,itwasallabout externalaccountability,”hesays.“Makinganychange canfeeldifficultinitially,butthequickresultsmadeiteasyto understandthatitjustifiedtheeffort.Atfirst,youmayhavedoubtsaboutwhetheryou canreallyreachyourgoals,butit’ssimpleandgetseasier,andthepayoffwillchange yourlife.”

ForWangard,thatpayoffincludesbeingabletoreplacehisclothingwiththings thathelikesandfeelsgoodwearing,whileforVetteritisthenewinfluxofenergy. “I’m63andIfeellikeI’m30,”shesays.“WithoutCharlesthiswouldnothave happenedtome.Iamverygratefulforhim.”

Ifyoufeellikeyou’vetriedeverythingtogetresultsandnothingworks,reachout toCharlesD’Angelotoday.

CharlesD’Angelo,314-495-3228,charlesdangelo.com

–DR.CHRISWANGARD,MD

DR.CHRIS WANGARD Lost150pounds

KELLY VETTER Lost95pounds

HAnD, FOOT AnD MOuTH DISeASe IN KIDS

By Dr. Heather Joyce

While winter is typically known as flu season, cases of hand, foot and mouth disease typically increase during summer.

Unlike foot-and-mouth disease, which affects farm animals, this illness in children is a mild viral infection causing fever, mouth sores and a rash.

Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by a virus that thrives in warm weather, making it most common from spring to fall in Missouri, though it can occur year-round in tropical climates. The disease primarily affects young children, spreading through direct contact with saliva and stool.

It starts with a fever and is followed by a sore throat, drooling and a rash. The rash is characterized by red, raised bumps or blisters on the hands and feet. In my opinion, it should be called hand, foot, mouth and bottom disease, because I see diaper rash as a symptom just as commonly as the rash on the hands and feet.

Children with this illness may experience fatigue, fussiness, a runny nose, vomiting and diarrhea. Due to the stomach upset and mouth sores, young children often refuse to eat and drink. The illness usually lasts seven to 10 days, with the fever persisting for two to three days. Preventing dehydration is crucial for parents to keep in mind when their children have hand, foot and mouth disease.

Here are my tips for keeping your child comfortable and hydrated during this common illness:

„ Ibuprofen or acetaminophen – give an appropriate dose for your child’s weight as needed for fever and pain (including feeding refusal). If your child will not swallow medicine by mouth, ask your pediatrician about the rectal form of acetaminophen that works well.

„ Offer fluids at all times, including breastmilk, formula, milk, Pedialyte,

Gatorade, water, popsicles, ice cubes and ice cream. Basically, anything they will drink!

„ Avoid spicy and acidic foods/drinks.

„ Offer soft, easy-to-swallow foods.

HOME REMEDIES

„ Salt-water rinses for older children are helpful for pain. Mix half a teaspoon of salt with 1 cup of warm water, then have the child swish and spit as needed.

„ Magic mouthwash – made by mixing equal parts of Maalox (Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide) and Benadryl (diphenhydramine). Drop into the mouth or place in the mouth with a cotton swab. Mixing 5 ml of Maalox with 5 ml of Benadryl is the best way to make this. Use 1 ml on the sores every 6 hours.

„ Gly-oxide is another over-the-counter product that cleans and coats the ulcers well.

I do not recommend mouth-numbing gels (like Orajel) during this illness, because of the large amount needed to numb all the sores and the short-lived relief. There are also rare but serious side effects from using too much of this medication.

Unfortunately, there is no antibiotic or medication to shorten the length of the illness. Seek medical care if your child is refusing to drink, has decreased urination, has dry mouth or if you are concerned about dehydration.

Dr. Heather Joyce is a pediatrician and pediatric medical director of Mercy Clinic in the St. Louis area. For more information or to find a pediatrician, please visit mercy.net/laduenews.

in the Back Game

By Charlotte Renner

According to a report from the Rapid Transition Alliance, the global sports sector contributes the same level of emissions as a medium-sized country. One part of that is sport-related waste. Instead of throwing your old sports gear in the trash, donate it to one of these organizations in St. Louis. By promoting sustainable practices, you’ll positively impact the lives of local youth and families by giving them access to sports equipment like bikes, apparel, safety equipment, balls and more.

ST. LOUIS BWORKS

For many, riding a bike is an integral part of childhood. St. Louis BWorks makes this dream a reality for local children through its Earna-Bike class. Kids learn about bike safety and maintenance, and at the end of the class, they get to take home their own bike. Bike donations help this program thrive – if your child has outgrown their old bike or you have bike equipment collecting dust in the garage, you can donate it to BWorks’ Soulard location, The Alpine Shop, Billy Goat Bicycle Company or The Hub Bicycle Company. BWorks accepts bikes in any condition, and donations are tax-deductible. Be sure to fill out the donation form on BWorks’ website (bworks.org/donate/donate-bikes) before dropping off your bike.

BWorks, 2414 Menard St., St. Louis, bworks.org

PASSBACK

Passback provides free, high-quality gear to families and youth in underserved communities. One of Passback’s core missions is to extend

the life of sports gear as long as possible by upcycling and repurposing donations. This solution creates a sustainable circular economy for sports equipment, resulting in less waste and more play. Passback accepts gear in any condition, including balls, gloves, cleats, helmets, matching uniforms, sports brand clothing, water bottles and fan gear. You can find a full list of accepted items on Passback’s website. As a bonus, if a donated item is at the end of its life, Passback will responsibly recycle it for you.

Passback, 4818 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, 314-795-8321, passback-official.org

STL YOUTH SPORTS OUTREACH

There’s no question about it: Sports equipment is expensive. To make sports more accessible for all St. Louis children, STL Youth Sports Outreach provides lightly used sports equipment to children who need it most, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. When children need larger sizes of their sports gear, they can use the trade-in program to turn in their old equipment to get the size they need. STL Youth Sports Outreach accepts dropbox donations at the rear of its building in Overland, Missouri.

St. Louis Sports Outreach, 9424 Everman Ave., Overland, sites.google.com/view/stlyso

FIRST TEE

At First Tee, it’s all about empowering kids and teens through the game of golf. First Tee is a youth development organization that integrates essential life skills with golf lessons. First Tee of Greater St. Louis offers programs at local golf courses, elementary schools and youth centers. Your used golf gear can make all the difference for this program. Through the 2nd Swing Club Donation program, your old golf clubs and equipment are converted into a cash donation to fund the program. It accepts golf clubs, balls, apparel, range finders and more. You can find more information on how to donate on First Tee’s website.

First Tee, 5163 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, 314-533-6400, firstteestlouis.org

Finding New Friends

By Sheila Oliveri

Summer is a great time to meet new friends. In the coming months, kids have time to engage in simple childhood pleasures like flopping belly-first into the grass to look for bugs, searching for animals in a sky of fluffy clouds and rounding up neighbors for outdoor games. Ready Readers suggests the book “Hide and Seek” by Polly Noakes to spark imagination and conversation.

The story begins in a lush meadow teeming with wildflowers. Four friends – a bear, a bunny, a raccoon and a little girl – scamper to their favorite tree to begin the game. As the child hides her eyes and starts counting, readers glimpse a wolf following the child as she searches for her trusted trio of mates, oblivious to the creature lurking behind her. As she searches, readers are anxious to know the intentions of the wolf, whose expressions have grown increasingly menacing.

After a long and unsuccessful search for her buddies, the girl announces, “I give up! It’s my turn to hide now. Come and find me!” During the ensuing hunt for the child, the trio are shocked to discover the wolf tracking their movements. The suspense grows as the four animals confront each other and the friends express concern for the girl’s safety. The unexpected ending provides an opportunity to discuss a myriad of childhood issues including strangers, safety and common misconceptions, as well as the importance of giving individuals a chance to show their true colors.

Noakes’ rich watercolor illustrations depict the serenity and innocence of the scene. The simple, sparse text invites young readers to focus on the pictures, searching for each of the characters hidden in the grasses and wildflowers as the story unfolds to its satisfying ending.

Ready Readers brings the joy and power of literacy to more than 15,000 children from economically suppressed neighborhoods across the St. Louis area through weekly interactive story times facilitated by community volunteers. Visit readyreaders.org to learn how you can join in the fun!

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the AroundWORLD

By Drew Gieseke

Sometimes, all it takes to change someone’s life is to show them what’s possible. The Show Me the World Project is doing just that by providing youth from under-resourced communities with multicultural experiences abroad and entrepreneurship workshops.

“Our program is structured with a robust curriculum that ranges in a variety of topics designed to develop holistic students,” says Show Me the World Project cofounder and executive director Samantha Lurie Carroll. “We like to say that we’re developing global travelers and leaders with a strong foundation in entrepreneurship and STEM.”

Show Me The World Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2012 after a group of Vashon High School students participated in a school swap with one of the most affluent high schools in the area. At the time of writing, minority enrollment at Vashon is 100 percent, and 99 percent of students are economically disadvantaged, according to U.S. News and World Report. During the school swap, Vashon students witnessed how different schools were for kids only a couple ZIP codes away, including their classrooms, available courses and science supplies.

“A lot of educational funding is based on the cost of the houses in the area and the taxes people are paying, so students just aren’t exposed to as many learning opportunities in schools that don’t have [comparable] resources and funding,” Carroll says. “These inequities were illuminated during this school swap experience, and it really turned their advocacy on fire.”

One element of the educational experience that stood out was access to international learning opportunities. The Vashon students fundraised for

a trip to Costa Rica, where they learned about science, culture and more. Since then, Show Me the World students have taken nine trips to Central and South America, including Nicaragua, Panama and Ecuador (their June 2024 excursion).

But there’s more to it than simply traveling – students attend weekly workshops on STEM subjects and pick up entrepreneurship and leadership skills that are applied to Show Me the World’s specialty coffee shop, which doubles as one of the organization’s key fundraising activities. (The shop also accepts donations.) Participants learn how to roast beans, import and export coffee, sell at farmers markets and more.

“We use coffee as a tool to increase educational outcomes,” Show Me the World cofounder and managing director Sylvester Chisom says. “It’s incredible how it’s worked out.”

Show Me the World’s results have been remarkable participating Vashon High students from the first two years of the program increased their GPAs by 50 percent, and 90 percent scored at the proficient or advanced levels on the biology state exam compared to the 7 percent of the total school population that scored proficient.

Of the participating students, Chisom says: “They just exude confidence. Their presence, their poise – they’re raising their hands for leadership opportunities like class president and other experiences. They decide to own their own businesses. This is a framework they’ve learned: to set an audacious goal and find success in that. It does something for them.”

Show Me the World Project, showmetheworldproject.org

> Photos courtesy of Show Me the World Project

SCENE Serene

By Nancy Robinson > Photos supplied

Sometimes, understated styles create the most elegant look.

natural wooden beads and a textured finish created from white plaster imbue the Madeleine chandelier with a laid-back feeling. The diameter is 36.5 inches. (donnellyinteriors.com)

purses,beltsandmoresoyoucangetthefullvalue fromyourbelovedqualitygoods.

The understated Jane slipper chair is simplicity at its finest with its armless profile, plump seat and neutral upholstery. The seating piece works effortlessly just about anywhere, from boudoirs and small sitting rooms to grand salons. (ohenryhouse.com)

Maitland-Smith’s Lacca Veneziana bar cabinet is decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie in beige lacquer and accented with gold leaf and brass feet. This unique piece is part of the Tony Duquette collection and created by the eponymous Los Angeles decorator. (shubertdesign.com)

Lavish Living

By Alecia Humphreys

This once dark and dated space is now a lavish, modern living room thanks to the designer behind the eponymous Karen Korn Interiors.

“We wanted this room to feel connected to the rest of the house, which is light and airy, but also have an independent feel,” Korn says. “We started with a color without veering too far from the overall sensibility of the house, which we describe as modern traditional.”

Korn incorporated an array of materials, textures and patterns (like the gorgeous grasscloth wall covering, for instance) that all contribute to the cohesive color scheme.

“It feels tailored and sophisticated while adding some whimsy with the flower art,” Korn says.

Without a doubt, Korn’s favorite aspect of this project is the game table.

“The game table was their grandmother’s,” Korn says. “We painted the set and reupholstered the chairs. The thread that ties the new to the old fills the space with a loving energy and reminds our clients of the memories that fill their hearts with joy. I love when we can reimagine a piece of furniture that has been in a family for years.”

The harmonious result clearly reflects the shared vision between Korn and her client.

“She has spectacular taste and had a vision, but she also understood that she was limited with overall industry knowledge,” Korn says.

“We worked collaboratively, yet she ultimately trusted our guidance, and it all turned out better than we could have imagined. We are incredibly happy with the house because our client feels so good there. Her home is now filled with furniture and finishes that provide her comfort and delight.”

Photo by Karen Palmer

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KimCarneyisconsistentlyrankedasoneofthetopagents ofColdwellBankerPremierGroupandislistedamongthetop REALTORSinSt.Louis.Carneyspecializesinthehigh-endreal estatemarketandpridesherselfonherproactiveapproach. Unlikeothertopagents,shedoesnotstickasigninyouryard and“hope”thatyourhomewillsell;shecreatesatop-notch advertisingandmarketingplanthatcannotbebeaten.Sheoffers thenecessaryexperienceandsavvynegotiationskillstogether clientswhattheywant.

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JulieLanehasbeenwithJanetMcAfeeRealEstatefor18years andisaNo.1individualagentbyvolumeaswellasNo.3inthe stateofMissouri.Havingworkedincorporatepriortobecoming aREALTOR,Laneworksverydiligentlytoassistherclientsin sellingtheirhomesforthemostandintheleastamountoftime. Laneandherhusbandmoved fromChicago 22 yearsago. They and theirtwo daughterscallLadueanditsproud communityhome.

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KatieMcLaughlin

KatieMcLaughlinstandsoutastheepitomeofdedicationand integrity.RecognizedastheNo.1agentatLauraMcCarthyand the2023topsingleagentinStLouis,McLaughlin’sapproachto realestateisdeeplypersonal–shetreatseachclientlikefamily, forgingrelationshipsthatlastwellbeyondtheclosingtable.With extensiveexperience,shesellshomesacrossallpriceranges andlovesworkingwithfirst-timehomebuyers.Hersuccessis notjustareflectionofherprofessionalacumenbutalsothe strongmentorshipofhermother,whohasbeenherguidinglight throughoutherjourney.

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ConsistentlyrecognizedasaJanetMcAfeeTopAgent,Andrea Maddockpridesherselfonlisteningcarefullytoherclientsto meetandexceedtheirrealestateneeds.Withabackgroundin marketinganddesign,she’sanexpertatpreparinghomesand marketingherlistingsforsale.Herexperienceininteriordesign andworkingwithconstructionfloorplanscomesinhandywhen workingwithbuyers.Shehastheinsighttolookbeyondthebrick andmortarofahousetofindtherighthomeforanyclient.Her can-doattitude,perseverance,andwillingnesstocollaboratehas proventobesuccessfulagainandagain.

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This four-bedroom, two full-bathroom and two half-bathroom home in Kirkwood is listed for $979,000.

AConfluenceof

A rt and CULTURE

Above:Unidentifiedartist,Gautemala(forexportmarket,possiblyPeru);“SideTable” (“Mesilla”),lastthirdofthe18thcentury;wood,inlaidwithmother-of-pearl,tortoiseshell, andsilver;height:291/8inches,diameter:259/16inches;LosAngelesCountyMuseumof Art,PurchasedwithfundsprovidedbytheBernardandEdithLewinCollectionofMexican ArtDeaccessionFundM.2019.264.2a–b;photo©MuseumAssociates/LACMA

Right:Unidentifiedartist,SouthernAndes;“Man’sTunic”(“Uncu”)(“Tunicamasculina[uncu]”), 16thcentury;camelid-fiberandcottontapestryweave,withcrossloopedembroideryand braidededging;353/4x293/4inches;LosAngelesCountyMuseumofArt,CostumeCouncil andMuseumAssociatesPurchaseM.78.54.2;photo©MuseumAssociates/LACMA

ByMaggiePeters >PhotoscourtesyoftheSaintLouisArtMuseum

Unidentifiedartists, Mexico(Patzcuaro, Michoacan);“Tray”(“Batea”), c.1760–80;wood,lacquer,and gold;diameter:2213/16inches; LosAngelesCountyMuseumof Art,Purchasedwithfundsprovidedby theBernardandEdithLewinCollection ofMexicanArtDeaccessionFundM.2020.12; photo©MuseumAssociates/LACMA

Thissummer,astunningblendofculturesandartistictraditions willtakecenterstageattheSaintLouisArtMuseum.The exhibition,titled“ArtandImaginationinSpanishAmerica, 1500–1800:HighlightsfromLACMA’sCollection,”featuresmore than100worksfromtheLosAngelesCountyMuseumofArt’scollection ofSpanishcolonialartandhighlightstheglobalcrossroadspresentedin SpanishColonialAmerica.

“Wewantedtodothisbecauseit’snotaregionortimeperiodthat iswellrepresentedinourcollection,”explainsAmyTorbert,AndrewW. MellonFoundationassociatecuratorofAmericanArt.“Wejumpedatthe chancetointroduceSt.Louisaudiencestothisamazingtimeperiodthat theywouldn’tnormallyseeandmakeconnectionstothingsthatwedo haveondisplay,suchasourcollectionsofancientAmericanart.Visitors canseethosestoriescontinue.”

TheshowiscuratedbyTobertandacolleaguefromLACMA,who conceivedtheexhibitionandbuiltthecollection,aswellastwoSLAM curatorsofEuropeanartandoneofdecorativeart.Bringingtogether curatorswithdifferentspecialtiessetsthetoneoftheexhibit,which focuseslargelyonSpanishAmericaasamajortradehubwherenumerous culturesandpracticesoverlap.

“Whatbestillustratesthisistheglobaltradenetworksinmodern-day Mexicoduringthe17thand18thcenturies,”Torbertsays.“Spaincontrolled thePhilippinesandwouldsendshipsoutofMexicowithspices,furniture andotherpreciousmaterialsouttheretothehubofAsiantrade,andthen materialswouldbesentbacktocontinueonwardtoEurope.Mexicoand MexicoCitywerereallyattheheartofthattrans-oceanictrade.”

Becauseofthis,manyoftheworksondisplaycarrynotonlyelements ofEuropeanandindigenousAmericanarts,butthatofAsianartaswell.

“Onecanreallyseethatinthedecorativeartsexhibits:wehavea beautifulsmallsidetable,coveredwithsheetsofmotherofpearlin heartandfloralshapes,”Tobertsays.“Thatmaterialisoneofthenatural resourcesthatwasabundantintheGulfofMexicoregionandtheyusedit inwaysthatwerecommoninJapaneseandChineseart.”

Tobertaddsthatanotherfocusoftheexhibitisonthenaturalresources

Unidentifiedartist, SouthernAndes; “Ponchowith Musicians”(“Poncho conmusicos”),late 17th–early18th century;cotton, camelid-fiber,andsilk andmetallic-thread tapestryweave;691/2 x66inches;LosAngelesCountyMuseumof Art,GiftofMissBella MaburyM.40.1.76; photo©Museum Associates/LACMA

inCentralandSouthAmerica,as well ashow artists werereactingtothe presence oftheseSpanish colonists usinglocalmaterialsandtraditions. Onepiece,afreestandingscreenpainted withoil,presents fourscenes.Itshows aweddingbetweenanindigenousman and womaninthestyleofthelate1600s; inattendance are peopleinSpanish dressofthetime. Othersare shown performingpre-Hispanicdancesthat were popular. Themodel forthescreen itselfisbasedonJapanesestyle. Itis a confluence ofcultures.

Theexhibitwillbethefirsttime everythingwillbepresentedinboth EnglishandSpanish.AsLACMA’s curatorisanativeSpanishspeaker, themuseumtooktheopportunityto beginpresentingshowsinthelanguage mostrelevant.

AntoniodeTorres,Mexican,1667–1731;“Virginof Guadalupe”(“VirgendeGuadalupe”),c.1720;oilon canvas;811/2x551/8inches;GiftofKelvinDavis throughthe2014CollectorsCommitteeM.2014.91; photo©MuseumAssociates/LACMA

“Wehopeit’sattractivetonativeSpanishspeakersinSt.Louisor traveling,orthatpeoplewillbeinterestedinlearningSpanish,”Torbertsays. “We’llhavea bilingualaudioguideas well.”

Additionally, there willbe explore labsinthe exhibit forhands-on engagement,as wellas a presentationonAugust16titled“Kitchensof New Spain”thatincludes a talk from aLosAngelesscholar,followedby a tasting.

Torbertconcludesbysayingshehopesthatpatronscomeawaynot onlyhavinglearnedmoreaboutthisculturallysignificantperiod,butalso wantingtolearnandseemorefromtheMuseuminthefuture.

“Welearnedalotwhileputtingthisexhibittogetherandwewantour audiencetodothesame,”shesays.

SaintLouisArtMuseum,1FineArtsDrive,St.Louis,slam.org

June22–September1

ArtandImaginationinSpanishAmerica,1500–1800:HighlightsfromLACMA'sCollection wasorganizedby theLosAngelesCountyMuseumofArt. PresentedinSt.LouiswithgeneroussupportfromtheBetsy&ThomasPattersonFoundation. Unidentifiedartist(s),Peru,CuzcoSchool; VirginofBethlehem(VirgendeBelen) (detail),c.1700–20;oiloncanvas;643/8x411/8inches; LosAngelesCountyMuseumofArt,GiftofEuniceandDouglasGoodan2024.82;photo©MuseumAssociates/LACMA

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HOMESWEETHOME >BRYANMILLGROVE

A Piece ofHistory,Ready to beShared

ByMaggiePeters >PhotoscourtesyofColdwellBankerRealty-Gundaker

PresentedbyColdwellBankerRealty–Gundaker,2275HighwayF inDefiance,Missouri,isapieceofhistorystunninglyrecaptured. Locatedintheheartoffthestate’swinecountry,andfeaturing105 acresofland,includingtherefurbishedmill,thispropertyoffers boththetranquilityofnature,andtheopportunitytobecomeacentralhub foreventsandgatheringsthroughoutthearea.

NamedBryanMillGroveafterDanielBoone’sadoptedson,Johnathan Bryan,boththehomeandbarnonthepropertywascompletedbythetwo menin1850andservedasagristmilluntil1880.

“It wascalled a grove becausethat’swhatthey calledplaceswhere people would gatherinthe1800s,”explainstheproperty’s owner, Bob BrinkmannofBrinkmannConstructors.“This waswhere peopleplayed musicandtalkedandenjoyedthe communityofthearea.That’swhat we’re hoping forthisproperty.”

Lovinglyrestored,thethree-storycutlimestonehomefeaturesthree

bedroomsandtwobaths,aswellasachef’skitchenthatareperfectlysuited formodernlivingwhilekeepingthehistoriccharm.Additionally,thebarnis perfectforhostinglargeeventswithitsowndeluxekitchen,stonefireplace andguestbathrooms.Vineyardsproducingredandwhitegrapes,achicken coop,alogstorageshed,andcaretakerhomecompletethestructures.

“Weputinanewvarietalcalledcrimsoncab,”Brinkmannadds.“Weget about3,000bottlesayearfromthe2acres,producedbytheDierbergin Herman,Missouri.Allthatlivetherewillgetthat.”

Additionally,withinthepropertythereare11lotsreadyforbuilding. BrinkmannhopesthatBryanMillGrovewillcometobeenjoyedbymultiple familiesandbringtogetherthecommunity.

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FIVE ACES SMOKESTAQ LIGHTNING

Laclede’s Landing has a new family-owned and operated barbecue joint from a local pitmaster who has cooked up St. Louis-style smoked meats for the past decade. Five Aces Smokestaq Lightning debuted in January, featuring sandwiches, burgers, barbecue dinners and Southern sides.

The concept comes from pitmaster Antonio Ellis and his wife, Latoshia Ellis. The duo owned and operated the original version of their brand, Five Aces Bar-B-Que & Southern Cooking, in the Shaw neighborhood for four years. In 2020, they closed the restaurant due to the pandemic and used the space as a commissary for Five Aces’ food truck until the lease on the space ended. An opportunity came about to open a new brick-andmortar restaurant downtown when Antonio spotted a for-lease sign while operating the food truck at an event for Abstrakt Marketing Group across the street.

Five Aces Smokestaq Lightning now serves as the new home for the couple’s comfort food and is open for carryout lunch service. After focusing primarily on perfecting a menu for their food truck over the past few years, the Ellis family has landed on the ideal fast-casual smokehouse menu.

Meats are smoked with hickory, white or red oak in custom-built smokers and a large rotisserie. Antonio cooks with neither salt nor seasoned salt and instead uses a signature 15-ingredient dry rub. “It’s a little spicy and it’s a little sweet, but neither is overpowering, and my homemade barbecue sauce, which is added at the end, is the same way,” he says.

His smoked brisket Philly is one of the restaurant’s best-selling items, served up Philly-style with sautéed bell peppers, onions and mozzarellaprovolone mix. Other popular picks include baby back ribs and rib tips. A meatloaf sloppy joe – an accidental success created by Latoshia out of a failed and repurposed meatloaf one fateful day – gets its unique flavor from house dry rub and barbecue sauce.

In the near future, the Ellises look forward to offering full-service dinner hours and live music. Pending a liquor license, they will serve beverage options including frozen bourbon slushies and frozen margaritas. “This used to be Show-Me’s years ago when I was in the Air Force, and I’d come down here for Mardi Gras to party and hang out,” Antonio says. “We’re hoping to have late-night hours to bring life back to the area and give tourists another staple to visit.”

Five Aces Smokestaq Lightning is currently open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Evening and weekend hours will tentatively begin on June 1. Follow it on Instagram for more information and updates.

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STAGES BEGINS 2024 Season

By Mark Bretz >

Now entering its 38th season, STAGES St. Louis made a niche for itself in its first 36 years by focusing exclusively on musicals during the summer. It was a daring idea by founders Michael Hamilton and Jack Lane, the company’s founding artistic director and executive producer, respectively.

After all, The Muny has been performing musicals at its amphitheater in Forest Park every summer since 1918. Up to 11,000 people attend the “theater under the stars” on a given night. With hard work and perseverance, though, Hamilton, Lane and their company not only survived but eventually thrived, offering three musicals each summer.

A few years back, STAGES moved to its dream home at the new-and-improved Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. In 2023, STAGES made another calculated bet by veering away from its

exclusive offering of musicals to include a nonmusical comedy titled “Clue,” which cleaned up at the 2024 St. Louis Theater Circle Awards this past March.

“Clue” was both a critical success and a box-office smash. Fresh from the exhilaration of that achievement, executive producer Andrew Kuhlman and artistic director Gayle Seay –who succeeded Lane and Hamilton when the founders retired in 2022 – decided to open the troupe’s 2024 season with another non-musical, “Steel Magnolias.”

Playwright Robert Harling’s 1987 work, which blends comedy with drama, focuses on a group of women in a Louisiana town who congregate at Truvy’s hair salon over three years, sharing local gossip, laughs and tears over personal misfortunes. STAGES’ rendition opened May 31 and will run through June 30.

From July 26 through Aug. 25 STAGES will

present “Newsies,” the first Disney production to be featured in STAGES’ mainstage season. The main season will conclude with the epic musical, “Ragtime,” which will run Sept. 20 through Oct. 20.

That’s not all, though. STAGES will collaborate with The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis in December when the two companies present the local premiere of “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas” at the Loretto-Hilton Center, home of The Rep, on the Webster University campus.

Tickets for all STAGES mainstage productions are available by calling 314-821-2407, online at stagesstlouis.org or by visiting the box office at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Let the shows begin!

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OLD neWSBOYS

“Let the Games Begin” Kickoff Campaign

In early May, Old Newsboys held its 2024 campaign kickoff “Let the Games Begin” at Westport Social. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a buffet dinner and games including shuffleboard and bocce as they learned about the organization’s mission of helping at-risk youth in the St. Louis metro area.

Missy Hill and Scott Niekamp spoke before Justin Heutel introduced Brian, Steve and Bob O’Loughlin as tri-chairmen for the upcoming campaign. Muriel Smith, from the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank, and Debra Turner, from the Lou and Jackie Brock Foundation, also spoke to guests about the impact Old Newsboys has on St. Louis. Future Old Newsboys events include the “Pony Up for Kids” polo match on Sept. 28 and Old Newsboys Day on Nov. 21.

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Old Newsboys is a special St. Louis tradition dating back to 1957 when Stan Musial first chaired the campaign to aid local children’s organizations. It’s an honor to lead this year’s campaign and to follow in the footsteps of notable St. Louisans. Ted Wetterau, Lou Brock, Gussie Busch, Marilyn Fox, Jack Buck and [others] have carried the torch for at-risk kids in our community for 67 years. It’s our hope to make this year’s campaign the most successful ever.

Bob O’Loughlin

Brian, Bob and Steve O’Loughlin

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Roosevelt and Debra Turner

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Bobbi Baker, Ashley Gates

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Fair and Square

ANEWCENTRAL WESTENDART GALLERYSHOWCASES CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONALAND LOCALARTISTICVOICES TOENRICHTHEEXISTING CREATIVESCENE.

Itwas a darkandstormy night,but thatdidn’tdetermore than500people fromattendingthegrandopeningof Square OneGalleryat4814 Washington Blvd.intheCentral WestEndon Friday, April26.They bravedthe weathertoview the gallery’sdebut exhibition,“TimeAfter Time,” byMissouriartistSage Barnes.

The worksinthe exhibit,whichran throughJune1,offersviewers a glimpse intoBarnes’creative processthrough a deeperstudyofhisabstract-meets-street-art techniques,which are highlightedinneon bloomsandpopping,buildablelayerson canvasto evoke the feelingof weightlessness andsuspension.Square OneGallery co-founderandlocalartist TedCollier alongside co-foundersandcuratorsMax Bermanand TannerSteslow haveworked withBarnessince 2016.In arare move signifying a deepbeliefinthe founders andthemissionofthenewcontemporary gallery, Barnesagreedtohis exhibition before thespacewas evensecured.

“Ithinkwehaveauniqueperspective inthatI’maworkingartistwho’sstill immersedinmypractice,andMaxand Tannerarecomingfromtheviewpoint

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ofcuratorswhohaveworkedinseveralgalleriesaroundtheworld,”saysCollier,who isbestknownforhisabstractpaintingsderivedfromobservablepatternsfoundin nature,rangingfromsubtleandmonochromatictoboldandvibrant.

Thefoundingtriofirstconnectedin2019inNewYorkCityforanartgallery exhibitioncuratedbySteslowandBermaninwhichCollierwasparticipating.They remainedfriendsandcollaboratorsandbelievedtheatypicallysupportivearts communityinSt.Louiswasworthinvestinginandenriching.Thetimingalignedin November2023whenthecuratorsmovedfromNewYorkandCollierwasitching tobeginanewjourneysupportingfellow creativesinthearea.

It’snotsomuchaswhat wasmissinginSt.Louis–welike toviewthisasanenhancement ofanexistingmarket anduntappedpotential.

-TedCollier,SquareOneGalleryco-founder

“It’snotsomuch aswhat wasmissing inSt. Louis –we like toview thisasan enhancementofan existingmarketand untappedpotential,” Colliersays.“Wewantto bring[in]theartists we are passionateabout andhave been workingwithinothercities and countriesand contributewhat we canto thealreadyestablishedculture.”

SquareOnesetsitselfapartfromother traditionalartgalleriesbothintheartit showcasesanditsapproachtofostering relationshipswithartistsandcurators.The gallerywelcomesartacrossadiversityof mediums–qualityandabilitytoengage audiencesaretherequisitesforworks exhibitedinitsspace.

“Theonethingwe’dliketoevokeis emotionfromtheviewers–takingartbackto what‘art’trulyis,”Colliersays.

KickingoffthisFriday,June 7,through Saturday,July6,the“Dopamine”group exhibitionwillbefreetothepublic, includinganopeningeventfrom6to9p.m. “Dopamine”featuressixartistsfromacross theglobeshowcasingvisuallystimulating, aestheticallygratifyingworkstoactivate thebrain’spleasurereceptorswithexotic forms,luminouscolorsandpatterns,and lushdripsandtextures.ArtistsincludeDan Lam,EmmanuelMoses,ShawnKolodny, CarrieGillen,ArnaudL.VidricaireandCollier himself.

Thegalleryisopenforvisitorsofallages MondaytoFridayfrom9a.m.to6p.m.Check thegallery’swebsiteandsocialsformore informationontheupcomingsoloexhibition withSt.Louis’ownSarahGiannobileinJuly.

“OneofthemostprofoundthingsTannerandMaxsaidtomethefirsttimewe metatourNYCexhibitionwasafterIthankedthemforincludingmeinthisshow, [when]theyresponded,‘No,thankyou,becausewithouttheartist…therewouldbe noart,’andthatreallyhithomeforme,”Colliersays.“Beingfirst-timegalleryowners, it’sadreamcometrueeverysingledaywegettoworkwithartistswhobelieveinus enoughtoallowustorepresenttheirbeautifulwork.”

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OperaTheatreofSt. Louispresentsthefestivalofalifetime

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Ifyou’vebeendreamingofanightattheopera, thenewseasonissuretodelightyouwiththelineup ofalifetime.ProducedbyOperaTheatreofSt.Louis,the2024operafestivalatWebsterUniversitywelcomesamonthandahalfofclassicalperformances featuringsomeoftheworld’smostseasonedsingers.

“Opera Theatre’s festivalseasonis a wild whirlwind experience,” saidAnhLe, directorofmarketingand public relations at Opera Theatre ofSt.Louis “We produce fouroperasinsix weeks,whichis averyshort timetoproducethat many differentoperasonstage.”

Thefourproductionsthisyearare“TheBarber ofSeville”(aromanticcomedy),“GalileoGalilei” (thestoryofoneoftheworld’smostprofoundscientists),“Labohème”(astoryofyoungloveinParis) and“JuliusCaesar”(astoryofromanticandpoliticalconquest),eachconsistingofanywherebetween sixandeightperformances,atotalof28showings.

“Itisrapid-fire.Thereissomethingdifferenton stageeverysinglenight,”saidLe.“Weperformevery singleoperainEnglishwithEnglishsupertitles,”she said.“We’retheonlycompanythatIknowofinthe U.S.,atleastofoursize,thatperformsinthelanguageoftheaudience.”

That alonemakesthefestivalseasonideal fornewcomersandopera connoisseurs Butthat’s notallthat

setsthis musical event apart. Fromthe momentguestsenterthevicinity, theyare greetedwithoperatic romanticism: a gardengated by colorfulflowers, illuminated withsunshine by day andcandles by night.

“Peoplewillstartarrivinganywhere upto2½hoursbeforetheshow,andthey willpicnicinthegardensintheopenair anddinealfrescobeforetheopera,”said Le.“Youcanbringyourownpicnic,you cangettakeout,youcancookathome andbringabasket.Wealsooffercatered boxedmealsthatyoucanorderthedaybeforethe performance.Onsite,wehavesandwichesandcheese platesandotherthingsyoucanorderfromourconcessionbars.”

Whiletheoperaperformanceistheheartofthe event,whatmaybethemostthrillingpartoftheeveningisattheshow’send,whentheaudiencecongregatesunderthegardententsandmingles.Itisthen thatlinesblurentirelyastheoperacastjoinsinfor conversationandlaughter.

“It’sareallyspecialexperiencebecauseformost operacompaniesandmostartorganizations,you havetobeanincrediblyhigh-leveldonortogetto talktoamainartistattheshow,”saidLe.“AtOpera

Theatre,anyonecantalktoanyonebecausewe’reall underthesametent.”

Foranyoneconcernedaboutattire,Leencourages gueststocomeastheyare.

“I’veseeneverythingfromaleathervestandjeans inourtheaterallthewayuptoaformalevening gown,”shesaid.“Butifyou’renotsurewhattowear, dresslikeyou’regoingouttoanicerestaurantortoa nicegardenpartyandyou’llfitrightin.”

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Muny

ByAndreaSmith

PhotoscourtesyofTheMuny

THEMUNY’SARTISTIC

DIRECTORANDEXECUTIVE PRODUCERSHARESWHAT MAKESTHEUPCOMING 2024SEASONSPECIAL.

TheMuny’s106thsummerseasonopensJune17andmarksMike Isaacson’s13thseasonasartisticdirectorandexecutiveproducer. He’sonlythethirdpersoninthetheater’shistorytoplaythis roleanddoesn’ttakehisresponsibilitieslightly:“Wehaveahigh barthatweneedtomaintain,”hesays.“Theaudiencedeserves it.”Includingthisyear’slineup,Isaacsonhasproduced82 productionsforTheMuny–33ofwhichwereMunypremieres. Here,wediscusswithhimafewhighlightsofthisseason.

Thisseason’s openeris“Les M isérables.”A pres sreleasefrom The M un y says thesho w willhave“a lar g er-than-lifefeel withthelushsounds ofa fullchorus,” thanks to The St. L ouis Symphon y Chorusjoiningthe c ast. Tellusmore!

We’revery fortunate The worldwideproducerof“LesMis”isCameron Mackintosh,andhe’salways been agood friendofTheMuny. Generally, when a show ison a nationaltour,we don’thave theopportunitytocreate our ownproduction,butabouttwoyearsago, Mackintosh’s representatives calledandsaid,“We thinkthere’s achanceforTheMuny todo‘Les Misérables’in2024. Would youbeinterested?”Thelasttime we didit was 2013,andit’sstillon a nationaltournow, soof course Iwaslike, “Yes!”

Thenyoujustgoatitwithyourcreativeteamandaskquestionslike: “Howcanwemakeitbrilliantandexcitingforouraudienceandour stage?”Wewantedtotakecertainmomentsoftheshow,particularlythe ActOnecloserof“OneDayMore,”andmakeitsomethingyou’llneversee anywhereelse–somethingthatwecanonlydoatTheMuny.Fromwhat Iknow,thisisthefirsttimetheSt.LouisSymphonyChorushasbeenpart ofaMunyproduction,andtheresultisthrilling.

Anothertreatweg etthissummeris“Waitress,”a musicaltha t is ne wto The M un y andthe M idwest region. W ha tc an youhighlight aboutthisproduction?

Welookattheshowsandfigureouthowtheymakesenseandhowwe canmakethemexcitingonTheMunystage.Oneday,thedirectorLiliAnneBrown–who’swonderful–calledmeandsaid,“Wehaveareally crazyidea,”andIsaid,“YouknowIloveacrazyidea!Whatdoyougot?”

Shesaid,“Whatifthediner[where much ofthestorytakesplace] wasan outdoordiner, likea drive-updiner?”So, [thatis]theinspiration fortheset. It’s goingto feel veryrightonourstage.

Also,ourleadingladyplayingJennaistheincredibleJessicaVosk,who TheMunyaudienceshavefalleninlovewithovertwoseasons.Shewas ournarratorin“JosephandtheAmazingTechnicolorDreamcoat,”and thenlastseasonshejustwasbrilliantasFlorencein“Chess.”Returningto watchhersingandgetintothismeatypartisreallyexciting.

How muchfreedomdo yourcrea tivete amshaveto makee ach productionspecial for M un y audiences?

You’rehandedascriptandascore,andyouhavetosticktothat.Ifyou wanttomakeanyalterations,youneedtoaskpermission,whichrarely happens.Butthedirection,thechoreography,thelighting,thesound,the sets,theacting,thepointofview–allofthatisours.Theseincredible teamsspendalotoftimefiguringouthowwemakeourparticularbrand ofMunymagicfiteachshow.

W hat’s theproces sof decidingwhichsho ws willbepart of the next M un y season?

Generally,I’mworkingayeartotwooutonpossibilities.Duringthat time,Isortofanticipatewhatnewshowsmightbeavailabletous.Alot impactsthat–someshowsareonanationaltour,someshowsarestillon Broadway,someareinLondon–there’salwaysavarietyoffactors.

Allsevenshows are ofgreat variety.I hopethatnomatterwho you are, there are atleastoneortwo shows towhichyousay, “Oh,I’d love toseethat,” or“That feels really excitingtome.” If you’regoingtobe a subscriber, meaning youseeallsevenshows,I’m goingtogiveyou a greatadventure.You’regoingto comeinone weekandit’s goingtobe different fromthe weekbefore.

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BRINGING HOMETHE GOLD

ByAndreaSmith >PhotoscourtesyofGiannaFrancis

GIANNAFRANCISENDEDHERSENIOR YEAROFHIGHSCHOOLWITHA

CONGRESSIONALAWARDGOLDMEDAL, “THEHIGHESTHONORAMEMBER OFTHEU.S.SENATEORHOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVESMAYBESTOWUPONA YOUTHCIVILIAN.”HERE’SHOWSHEDIDIT.

GiannaCarmenFrancis,asenioratLadueHorton WatkinsHighSchool,graduatedthisspringwith aprestigiousnationalhonor:theCongressional AwardGoldMedal.

“Theawardsmademepushmyselftodohigh-qualityand adventurousactivities,alongwithworkingonmypersonal journey,”Francissays.“Workingtowardthegoldmedalaward helpedmebyimprovingmyorganizationalskills,becoming agoodcommunicatorandtryingnewthingsoutsideofmy comfortzone.”

TheCongressionalAwardincentivizesyoungpeopletoset goals,createanactionplanandaccomplishwhattheysetout todo.Participantsages14through24mayearnbronze,silver andgoldcertificatesormedals,dependingonhowmany hourstheycommittotheirgoals.

AccordingtotheCongressional Award programbook, “TheCongressional Awardremainsthehighesthonor a memberofthe U.S.SenateorHouseof Representativesmay bestow upon ayouthcivilian. We hopethatthrough your pursuitofthis covetedhonor,youwillnotonlyserveyour communityandsharpen your ownskills,butdiscover your passions,equip yourself forthe future andseehumanity through a new perspective.”

Toearnagoldmedal–thehighest-levelaward–students spendtwoyearsloggingatleast400hoursofvoluntarypublic service;200hoursofpersonaldevelopment;200hoursof physicalfitness;andafive-dayovernighttrip.

“Everyyear,Istartedtosetgoalsaroundtheactivitiesthat Iwantedtodoforschoolandcommunityservice,”Francis reflects.“BeforeevenknowingabouttheCongressional Award,IplannedtovolunteerattheJewishCommunity CenterasaJuniorSummerCampCounselorfor80hours. Thatservicesetthefoundationtowardcompleting400 communityservicehours,whichisthehardestpart.”

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