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Sponsors as of June 2, 2015 PRESENTING SPONSORS Rubin* & Gloria Feldman Family Staenberg Family Foundation PLATINUM SPONSORS Lee Bohm Thomas & Karole Green Bob & Colleen Millstone Mr. & Mrs. Michael Neidorff Alvin & Ruth Siteman GOLD SPONSORS Jack & Ellen Deutsch Vera & Bill Emmons Judith Gall & Family Jerry & Devy Goldenberg Ken & Nancy Kranzberg Hannah & Larry Langsam Drs. Joseph & Beth Levy

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CONTENTS SOCIETY WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A GOOD CITIZEN? WE HAVE SIX ANSWERS for you in the form of our Ladue News Charity Awards finalists for 2015. Each of these organizations has made it their mission to fill a need in the community. Lafayette Industries, for instance, provides special-skills job training to adults with developmental disabilities, giving some of our hardest-working St. Louisans a chance to lead productive lives. Then, there’s the Mid-East Area Agency on Aging, which, for more than 40 years, has been a partner and advocate for the area’s senior community. And we can’t forget about the arts, which has propelled our fair city onto a broader stage. Another one of our finalists, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, deserves some of that credit, for it has made live theatre accessible to every St. Louisan. Our coverage featuring the Charity Awards finalists begins on p. 21. The winners of the 2015 Ladue News Charity Awards will be announced in next week’s special June 19 edition.

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LADUE NEWS CHARITY AWARDS Introducing the six finalists for the 2015 Ladue News Charity Awards—each of which is busy making St. Louis a better place. Next week, we announce the winners!

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The Grand Tour exhibition is underway at the ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY’s Central Library. In partnership with the CAMPBELL HOUSE MUSEUM, the exhibit is described as a 19th-century adventure that takes visitors to explore Europe and other destinations via the library’s collection of postcards, maps, travel guides and photographs. The exhibit incorporates the story of a prominent St. Louis family, the Campbells, who embarked on their own grand tour in 1867. The family’s mementos from their frequent travels are featured in the exhibit. The Grand Tour runs through Aug. 22.

WORD AROUND TOWN ART UNLEASHED is the new name of the former Chesterfield Arts organization. The nonprofit has refocused its mission to concentrate on arts education by enriching the lives of students of all ages and abilities through the use of visual arts.

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Historic Main Street St. Charles is the backdrop of St. Louisan SUSAN SAGARRA’s new mystery novel, Cracks in the Cobblestone. The book tells the tale of two women who approach adulthood in vastly different worlds. Sagarra, a graduate of Parkway West High School, grew up in Ballwin and now lives in Creve Coeur. This is her first novel.

We salute Ladue Horton Watkins H.S. student YANG LIU for being among the top 12 scorers in this year’s United States of America Mathematical Olympiad. Yang was among the highest scorers who completed the nine-hour exam, described as ‘the pinnacle of high-school mathematics,’ in April. He and other top finishers were honored at an awards ceremony at the U.S. State Department in Washington earlier this month. Last year, Yang took home a gold medal from the International Mathematical Olympiad held in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Bravo to St. Louisans who had a big night at the Tonys! Fun Home, based on a best-selling memoir by ALLISON BECHDEL, took home the night’s biggest prize: Best Musical, as well as honors for best actor, best book, best score and best director. The show, which opened April 19 at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre, was produced by St. Louis-based FOX THEATRICALS and New York’s Barbara Whitman. Among those spotted on the Radio City Music Hall stage to accept the award were Fox Theatricals’ MIKE ISAACSON and KRISTIN CASKEY, as well as MARY STRAUSS of Fox Associates, the parent company of Fox Theatricals.

Do you have your tickets yet? The 2015 LADUE NEWS CHARITY AWARDS takes place next Thursday, June 18. Join us as we recognize nine local organizations for their contributions to the St. Louis community. Among those being honored are: BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE, GATEWAY180, LAFAYETTE INDUSTRIES, MID-EAST AREA AGENCY ON AGING, MIRIAM FOUNDATION, SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ST. LOUIS, SOUTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, VOICES FOR CHILDREN and WINGS OF HOPE. The LN Charity Awards will be held at Palladium Saint Louis, from 6 to 8 p.m, with an hors d’oeuvres and drinks reception preceding the program. Tickets are $25 each, and are available by calling 269-8809.

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MICHEL MARTIN, a veteran broadcast journalist and National Public Radio (NPR) host, recently hosted a Journalism Review event, with ‘Ferguson and the Media’ as the topic of discussion. The dinner and program was held at Edward Jones’ corporate headquarters, and included a local panel to discuss the media coverage in Ferguson. The panel included: editor of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch GILBERT BAILON; investigative reporter for KMOV CRAIG CHEATHAM; GM of St. Louis Public Radio TIM EBY; Donnybrook panelist ALVIN REED; and website editor for the St. Louis American KENYA VAUGHN. The event took place during the First Amendment Celebration sponsored by the Gateway Journalism Review. Pictured: Michel Martin, Alvin Reid, Pat Gauen, Tim Eby and Craig Cheatham

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Cor Jesu Academy and St. Joseph Academy students came together to donate more than 11,500 donations, which included packages of new socks and underwear, for the St. Patrick Center at the schools’ annual ‘Funderwear Challenge.’ Cor Jesu earned the coveted ‘Funderwear Trophy’ at the philanthropic event. The items then were presented to LAURIE PHILLIPS, CEO of St. Patrick Center, at the varsity soccer game between the two schools.

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‌ ing for Siteman is fast approaching, and members of the event’s steering committee recently S gathered to finalize the details for the special concert. The annual event is to be held on June 15 at John Burroughs School, and will feature nine world-class singers. Enjoy popular selections from Broadway to opera tunes, as well as a dessert buffet, while raising money to cure cancer. For tickets, call the Opera Theatre box office, 961-0644. Pictured: MARGIE JAFFE, ALICE HANDELMAN, SUSAN SHERMAN, FRAN ZAMLER and LAURA FIELDS

MICHAEL UTHOFF, artistic and executive director of Dance St. Louis, recently received the Dean’s Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts from University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Fine Arts and Communication. Uthoff is internationally renowned as an artistic director, choreographer, teacher and dancer, and holds an honorary doctorate in fine arts from the university. He was honored on May 14 at a private event at The Touhill Performing Arts Center with the award, which is given to those who have made a significant impact on the region.

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This week, we introduce you to our 2015 Ladue News Charity Awards finalists, all St. Louis institutions that are doing their part to fill a need in the community. We share their stories in the following pages. Next week, we will unveil the winners of the 2015 Ladue News Charity Awards.

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RTHUR MCCARVER BEGAN working at Lafayette Industries a year and a half ago after graduating from the Special School District work program. The 22-year-old, diagnosed with deafness and educational autism, quickly realized his vital role as a leader at the packaging facility, and now takes a sense of pride and accomplishment in his work, notes executive director Rob Libera. “He does great quality work. He has friends now. His whole life has changed. This is a place where his abilities and skills come forward.” McCarver’s journey is one of hundreds of success stories realized through Lafayette Industries. Since its inception almost 40 years ago, the company has grown from a handful of employees to a staff of almost 400—making it the state’s largest employer of individuals with developmental disabilities. The organization was launched in 1976 by a group of parents who were concerned that there was not a place for their kids after they age out of the Special School District work program. What began as one small workshop in Valley Park has blossomed into two

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substantial facilities: the current Manchester location and the new $3-million expansion coming to Berkeley in North County in 2016. “We have more than 100 people on our waitlist,” Libera notes, adding that the new facility will give at least 80 more individuals with disabilities a full-time job. Lafayette provides contract packaging and bulk mailings for a range of corporate clients. Employees with developmental disabilities at any level are supervised by support staff members who are experts in providing the necessary skills training. “No company gets a tax break for doing business with us, so the work has to be quality,” Libera explains. Almost 40 percent of Lafayette’s employees have worked there for 15-plus years. The opportunity to have a full-time job—a place to go, where these young adults are needed and their abilities are acknowledged—improves their quality of life, Libera notes. “They have an opportunity to succeed—they can live independently and gain social contacts.” Productive employment also provides the staff with a sense of mental well-being and a safe work environment, Libera explains, as adults with disabilities are at high-risk

for depression, low self-esteem and abuse. To offer further support, a dedicated group of volunteers runs employee programs, including a free hot lunch once a month, as well as recreational trips and social activities. “People who are feeling good also perform better,” Libera notes. Lafayette not only benefits its workers, but also impacts the whole community. Without employment, many of its staff members might be in an adult daycare—annually costing Missouri an average of $15,000 per adult, compared to the $3,650 a year per employee that Lafayette receives from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. For McCarver, success at Lafayette has spurred him to be a leader in other parts of his life. He recently received his red collar in tae kwon do— the first step to becoming an instructor, and assists others with special needs during classes. “It also has improved his mom’s life—Phyllis is a single mom,” Libera adds. “Now, she has place for Arthur to go and live his life, and she knows that her son is doing well and staying safe.” Much like it is for anybody else, Libera says, having a job may not be everything—but it sure goes a long way.

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n a fa m i ly t r i p, Alison’s eyes lit up when she recognized a familiar product sitting on a store shelf: She had packaged it herself at her job with Lafayette Industries. It was a touching moment for her mother, Alesia Roccia, who began volunteering for the company after Alison started working there two years ago. “She was able to tell her grandmother she made it,” Roccia recalls. “The sense of accomplishment, pride in her work and knowing that she had done something that was going to affect others was priceless.” Roccia is one of hundreds of parent volunteers who help run activities and events, such as bingo, dances and holiday parties, for the employees at Lafayette. Along with her daughter, Roccia also was active in promoting the company’s North County expansion, giving personal testimony to the Productive Living Board on how Lafayette has changed their lives. The new facility is set to open in 2016—in part because of their advocacy. As a parent of a child who has different abilities,

Roccia understands firsthand the critical role Lafayette plays. “Once these young adults are out of the school system that knows their abilities and keeps them engaged, there is nothing. But Lafayette Industries continues to engage people of all abilities to a lead a productive, successful and fulfilling life,” she explains. “I’m completely sold on the work they do. Lafayette Industries needs to be the model for this all across the nation.” Society tries to hide away individuals with disabilities—and that needs to change, Roccia notes. “When the general public sees people of different abilities working at a coffee shop or a store, they just don’t realize how much these people have to contribute to their community, and how much they want to contribute to their community. Alison, for example, is so friendly, caring and loving. People need to see that.” Roccia adds that people can get involved and volunteer in the simplest ways. “Each individual has a talent to share—share your talent. Lafayette volunteers are enhancing the lives of the workers here, but their own lives also are changed. Just experiencing the joy that you see on these workers’ faces is worth it.”

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R OW I N G O L D W I T H grace is something tasked to us all, but many struggle to a c h ieve t h is w it hout a support system or any guide to aging in the modern world. The things younger generations take for granted, such as meeting for dinner with friends, become increasingly important as people age. Yet as friends pass away and the world becomes a smaller, more limited place to explore, how does an elderly person remain a vital member of the community that he or she has come to know and love? Mid-East Area Agency on Aging (MEAAA) is here to aid the senior community to ensure they are not forgotten. The organization originated in 1973, after the development of the Older Americans Act, as part of the Aging Network. Established in part with the federal government’s help, the Agencies on Aging were developed to cater to the elder community’s needs. Many are familiar with the Meals-onWheels program, the home-delivery service of a daily meal to senior citizens. Since the Older Americans Act has been amended, those services have extended to fulfill other needs for seniors. “We provide almost 3,000 meals to persons living in their homes or at the senior centers, as well as other services, which could include transportation and [access to] information. We also provide

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respite services for caregivers, and even a small amount of in-home services, such as minor modifications, so people able to remain in their homes can safely do so for as long as possible,” says MEAAA executive director Mary Schaefer. Another hurdle in aging with grace can be to accept a loss of independence, whether that means relying on others to handle weekly tasks, like a visit to the grocery store, or giving up the freedom of one’s own home to move into a care facility. An additional challenge for seniors: making sense of the programs and requirements for things like Medicare, or setting up a financial plan for those who will come after them. “It’s awfully confusing to navigate the social services in this state. It’s hard to know where to turn for which services and whom to trust. We are an unbiased source of information,” explains Schaefer. MEAAA provides informational sessions to discuss important decisions seniors often encounter, with the goal of providing a better understanding of what choices they can make. One such program focuses on an unexpected difficulty seniors might face: financial exploitation. “Medicare fraud is a billion-dollar industry in this country. Seniors are huge targets for these types of scams. Right now, we have a program that helps seniors to spot, detect and halt [this type of] fraud.” Schaefer also shared about the programs MEAAA has introduced to area libraries, which focus on better physical health through

blood-pressure and -sugar checks, exercise and how to avoid injuries from a fall. Missourians can expect to hear a lot about an upcoming initiative involving this organization: Seniors Count will show up on ballots soon, asking to increase property tax by $.05 of $100,000 to be used for senior services. “It amounts to about the price for a cup of coffee, and would provide us with a reliable income for a huge [number] of resources for older adults,” explains Schaefer. She reveals that roughly 40 percent of funding comes from the federal government, and another 30 percent from state, but the organization is heavily dependent on donations to keep its senior services available to the community. “The population is growing; people are living longer. They want to stay in their homes for as long as possible, and we have a system that can help them do that—but it’s chronically underfunded,” she notes. “We need ongoing support, because you never know if the federal government is going to make cuts. Donations are tax-deductible, and I’d like to see us have a reliable source of funding so that we can continue providing for [senior] services.” The challenge of aging with dignity is certainly one many will encounter in their lifetime. Whether a person faces this task as they care for a parent, or as they prepare to enter a nursing home as a resident, growing old is a privilege, and MEAAA makes the process as gratifying as possible for the senior community.

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S AN ELDER-LAW ATTORNEY, Christine Alsop sees first-hand the struggle seniors face, and understands what they want in their lives: freedom and peace of mind. “[The Mid-East Area Agency on Aging] really strives to keep people living independently for as long as possible,” she says. Alsop serves as president on the board of directors, aiding the agency with its mission by overseeing meetings and keeping the organization on agenda. “We’re really trying to change the structure to offer more [programs] for seniors— making it [almost] a one-stop-shop for them.” While MEAAA is often recognized for its expansive Meals-on-Wheels program—which offers

not only food delivery, but a social connection for seniors—Alsop has come to value this organization for many of its additional benefits. “I turn to them often for senior-care needs. I referred one client who had been inundated with information about Medicare [to MEAAA for answers] to her questions, which helped her to understand her options.” Alsop is proud to see how the organization has grown, such as with a more diverse offering of foods for the Meals-on-Wheels program, but desires a bigger expansion to satisfy all the needs of the senior community. “I’d like to see [MEAAA] evolve to the point where it’s known for more than just its nutrition program. We are a resource for medical care and information, among other things. We are so much more than our meals.”

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therapy and speech therapy,” Thorpe says. “It all really got its start about 50 years ago when we established the school.” Thorpe explains that Miriam really “fills the holes” in the community for children who need services for learning disabilities. He notes that while public and private schools in St. Louis continue to do better at serving these kids, Miriam can come in and make their education complete. “If (the schools) have a hard time getting the services they need (to help these kids), they will often turn to Miriam School for full-time services or to the learning center to provide things like tutoring and therapy,” Thorpe says. “The impact over the years on St. Louis has been huge, and it’s only growing.” Thorpe notes the importance of the organization’s volunteers and their role in helping the foundation raise money for tuition assistance. “Just this last year, we provided more than $800,000 in tuition assistance to our families,” he says. “I think it’s hard to find a school in our community that provides that level of financial assistance to that number of students.” The goal at Miriam is to be able to provide that access, no matter what the family’s financial capability is. In the past 10 years, Miriam has awarded

a total of $6.7 million in tuition assistance, with 52 percent of Miriam School families receiving tuition assistance this year. “We know that many times, we’re the only place that children (and their families) turn to, and they depend on the support of volunteers to be involved,” Thorpe says. Another important role Miriam volunteers play in the community is at the Miriam Switching Post, the foundation’s resale shop on Big Bend Boulevard in Maplewood. The store accepts donations of, and sells, gently used furniture and household items. “Hundreds and hundreds of hours of volunteering makes that store run,” Thorpe notes. “Without their support, we wouldn’t be making money at that store. Annually, we net about $300,000 from that store, which all goes directly to support tuition assistance.” As for the future, Thorpe sees Miriam continuing to strive to meet the needs and fill the gaps in the St. Louis community where services aren’t provided. “Today, it’s learning disabilities, since we see a great need for that in the community. But as in the past, our focus has morphed. It may not be learning disabilities in 30 years; it may be something else.”

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ARBARA SILVER ALWAYS WAS interested in working with children, so when she moved to St. Louis and a friend asked if she wanted to volunteer for the Miriam School, she agreed. Fifty years later, Silver has worked in every aspect of the school and the foundation. “There isn’t a job I haven’t done,” she says. After years of working in the classroom as a volunteer several days a week, Silver now serves on the board and helps raise money for the foundation. “I saw what could happen with a child at Miriam from September to May—the improvement not only with the child’s progress, but the family dynamic, as well,” Silver says. “The kids who come to us that have failed in other situations just blossom and do so well because of the love, care and expertise our staff and teachers have.” She calls Miriam a “one-stop shop” for parents of children with special needs because they can get

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Shakespeare Festival St. Louis

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HE 400TH ANNIVERSARY OF William Shakespeare’s death will take place in 2016—yet despite centuries that have passed, his plays still resonate with millions of people worldwide. “The themes are so universal,” explains Rick Dildine, artistic and executive director of Shakespeare Festival St. Louis. “Throughout different times in our lives, we can continue to discover something about love through Romeo & Juliet...It’s boiling something down to its human essence. We all remember the first time we fell obsessively in love with someone, and it was anything but boring.” And Shakespeare’s innovations in the field have changed theater forever, Dildine continues. Although during his time, plays were largely for the aristocracy, Shakespeare wrote about people from all levels of society. “All people have a voice. The groundlings, all of a sudden, saw a duke talking to a chambermaid; a gravedigger talking to a king. It sounds so simple, but to his audiences, it would have been shocking.” Perhaps it’s the Bard’s universality that explains

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why Shakespeare Festival St. Louis has grown so quickly in its 15 years. Starting out as an all-volunteer organization in the ’90s, the first season drew 33,000 people to its 10 performances in Forest Park. Today, the nonprofit has a full-time staff of six, in addition to some 500 volunteers, and performs 250 times a year to reach 100,000 audience members annually. In addition to a monthlong season in Forest Park’s Shakespeare Glen, plays are performed in schools across the St. Louis metro area and in rural communities throughout the state. The Festival also ventures into local neighborhoods for year-long ‘In the Streets’ projects that create new versions of Shakespeare’s plays to tell the neighborhood’s stories. “Theater is a powerful tool for social change,” Dildine says. “We practice that when people sit blanket-to-blanket in Forest Park and break bread, and when we go into the street to tell a story about a neighborhood.” While it may not have always been this way, for at least the past 50 years in America, Shakespeare has come to represent equality, he says. “There’s the famous Shakespeare in the Park in New York, and we have

them to thank for that,” Dildine says, adding that it’s no accident that Shakespeare Festival provides professional-quality theater free of charge, with no turnstiles. “Everyone should have a seat at the table. The only way we can move forward and be better is if all people can come together and break bread.” Dildine credits the organization’s founding board for setting the artistic bar high from the very beginning. “They spent three years raising money for the first year’s performances,” he says. Though the fundraising was done entirely by volunteers, the play was directed and performed by top-tier professionals. “They had no clue if people would come, and thousands came.” His hope is that the organization will stay true to those artistic standards in the future, while making steps to further increase its community impact. “If we think of theater only as aesthetic, then we’re missing a huge piece of the iceberg,” he says. “A playwright sees conflict in society and wants to trigger change. The really good ones stand the test of time.” And the very best theater companies do the same.

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Jessica Holzer

HEN JESSICA HOLZER first became involved with Shakespeare Festival St. Louis in 2002, she admits it wasn’t because she knew a lot about the Bard—but she loved Forest Park. “I live in the Central West End and I use Forest Park all the time—it’s an incredible resource,” she says. “I love the Art Museum, the History Museum and the Science Museum; for the past 40 years, my family and I have used Forest Park. So I thought the idea of having Shakespeare in the Park was incredible.” When Holzer, managing director at Citi, got to experience a Shakespeare Festival performance for the first time, she saw how right that first impression was. “It’s wonderful to see 3,000 to 5,000 people sitting in Shakespeare Glen with their friends and family, having picnics and having a wonderful time, and they all share in this experience from a playwright who first started delivering his plays in that type of environment. These plays

were made for the common people; it wasn’t for the aristocracy, and the topics are about the entire spectrum of emotions that we all share.” Serving first as a board member, then as a vicechair and later as board chair, Holzer has attended virtually every Forest Park performance for the past several years. Now the immediate past chair, she enjoys walking through the crowd and seeing the same groups—with their picnic on a table topped by candles, or with a 30-person cocktail party—year after year. “There are all these traditions associated with the audience, which is great.” While serving as chair, Holzer says her top priority was to review the nonprofit’s strategic plan and ensure the organization would be able to continue its growth and success. “When I became vice-chair, it was Rick Dildine’s second year here, and he’s an extraordinary executive and artistic director for us. It’s been a magnificent fit,” she says. “It was critically important that we be able to support all of his wonderful ideas and the innovation that he brought to us and leverage all of that so we could keep moving the organization in a commensurate manner.”

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HEN A LOCAL MOM of twin girls was struggling to find stable work and safe childcare, she turned to SouthSide Early Childhood Center. “SouthSide has made a huge impact for the family,” says executive director Katie Rahn. “The twins came in at 16 months, and they were still not walking or talking, and they were drinking out of a bottle. Within six months, they were happy, laughing, talking and eating table food; and now, they are getting ready to transition into preschool. Mom is doing really well, too—she found a job. The stability in the house has really improved.” This is just one of the families who has benefitted from SouthSide’s mission—to nurture, educate and inspire children from a diverse background toward healthy growth and learning. For almost 130 years, the early childhood center has provided disadvantaged kids with an opportunity for a bright future through comprehensive education, health care and family services. “The center was founded in 1886 by a group of Unitarian women who saw parents had to take their kids to work with them,” Rahn explains. “Their goal then is very true to what we do today. We provide a safe place

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where kids can be kids, have healthy food and be cared for while their parents are at work.” SouthSide recently opened a new center, offering even more kids—about 140 annually—a larger space to learn, play and grow. The expanded facility is allowing the organization to successfully employ its ‘whole-child’ approach to care. “Our vision is for children to develop a lifelong love of learning, flourish within a supportive family environment and contribute positively to their communities,” Rahn says. Ten colorful classrooms, each with two dedicated teachers, accommodate early childhood education for 6-week-old infants through prekindergarten toddlers. “We truly believe that kids at this age need to have experiences based on their goals in an age-appropriate, play-based environment, so our curriculum is driven by projects work—hands-on experiences in the classroom that expose kids to experiences they may not have in their everyday lives,” Rahn explains. The center also provides inclusive programs to help kids with special needs—30 percent of its client population. Through the organization’s partnerships with Belle Children’s Services at St. Louis Arc and St. Louis Public Schools, there are therapists in every preschool classroom. Another focus of the center’s expanded

curriculum is health, from teaching kids to be physically active to eating nutritiously. A new Kids’ Kitchen and garden program encourages healthy eating habits. “Kids can actually cook what they grow,” Rahn says. “And we have a new growth motor room for yoga and music, as well as an expanded outdoor play area.” The center also ensures kids have their physicals, vaccines, and hearing and vision exams. “We make sure they understand healthy habits from the beginning.” The center expands its ‘whole-child’ care approach to treating the whole family. “We really believe that we will not achieve anything without also looking at the whole family and their stability,” Rahn notes. “We provide goal-setting with families, individual case management, parenting support and education groups, financial literacy, healthy nutrition classes, mental health programs, English as a second language classes—anything that can help them be more stable and sound to help kids be more successful in school.” And the process is making a difference, as parents and teachers are reporting that 90 percent of kids are improving cognitively, physically and emotionally, as well as succeeding academically and socially. “It makes me feel wonderfully fulfilled,” Rahn says. “We really believe in supporting the whole child—and their whole family.”

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Elizabeth George

l i z a b e t h G e o r g e s ay s SouthSide Early Childhood Center shares her belief that a strong start can lead to a successful life. That common commitment to kids has led her to serve on the organization’s board of directors for several terms through the years. “If we give kids a solid foundation in life, they will go on to fulfill their potential; and it will be better for them, for their families and for society,” George notes. SouthSide inspires and advocates for the importance of early childhood care—a cause close to George’s heart. Walking into the center’s classrooms and seeing teachers work with bright, interested, intelligent children is inspiring, she says. “Kids want to learn; they want to absorb knowledge and experiences—and SouthSide gives that to them. As a volunteer, you walk in and feel that.” George also is impressed by the nonprofit’s quality leadership team. “The love the teachers show for the kids, the incredible gift of self they

give to our kids, and their willingness to go above and beyond to make sure every child has a foundation for success in life is awe-inspiring.” SouthSide extends that commitment to the kids’ families and the community, George says. “They are an anchor in the South City neighborhood. They are making sure those who have the greatest need are receiving the highest-quality services. There’s nothing better than that.” The organization’s new, expanded center, which George says has revitalized the block, also has meeting rooms open to the community. “We believe in being a part of the community and giving back to that community.” As a longtime board member, George encourages others to volunteer at SouthSide. “If you look at its mission of nurturing and inspiring kids so that every child has a foundation for success, what greater reason is there than that? Anything that we can do to make sure every child has a strong start—that is a gift we give to the whole community.”

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Wings of Hope

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T ONLY TOOK FOUR ST. LOUIS BUSINESSmen with a vision of assisting a missionary in the remote areas of Africa to found one of the largest volunteer humanitarian charities in the world. The four were determined to find a way to help a nurse in Kenya provide care to the women and children she was trying to assist. They agreed to help the nurse, who had an airplane with fabric wings that were being eaten by animals. So, they got her an airplane with metal wings; and more than 50 years later, Wings of Hope has grown from that first mission to provide many more like it to people in need all over the world. Don Hamblen, president of Wings of Hope, describes the organization as an ongoing humanitarian effort that delivers airborne logistics to impoverished people in remote areas. It also works to establish sustainable food and water programs in those parts of the world. At the beginning of an international project, Wings of Hope is contacted by a tribe or group of villages about a need it is experiencing. This opens up dialogue between the group and Wings

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of Hope staffers, who spend time in contact with the overseas community learning about its needs and figuring out how to help. The goal is to have the in-need group be in charge of any decision and to not influence its culture. When a decision to help has been made, Wings of Hope volunteers travel to the community to get to know its leaders and people. Implementation of projects begins, and Wings of Hope staff are able to connect the poor with the resources they need to live a more healthy, sustainable life. Domestically, Wings of Hope has a medical air relief and transport program. “We’ve transported hundreds of patients over the years who need medical treatment to some of the finest medical facilities in the Midwest,” Hamblen says. Medical air ambulances are staffed by professional pilots and an in-flight nurse who can administer oxygen or an IV, depending on the patients’ needs. “Many of these patients are young kids with severe medical challenges,” he says. “They may require repeated treatment; but we can do that for them, and do it at no cost.” Wings of Hope has made a difference both in

St. Louis and around the world. More than half a century since Wings of Hope has been established, it has deployed more than 150 airplanes around the world set to provide humanitarian relief and aid. The organization has operated on a medical air relief transport program for more than a dozen years in St. Louis, transporting hundreds of patients over the years to receive first-rate care. In the United States, the medical air relief transport program is only here in the Midwest; but with public support, Hamblen says Wings of Hope could take the program more broadly across the country. Overall, Hamblen says he sees Wings of Hope having endless possibilities for the future, knowing the organization can grow its services over time with the success of the program. “Whenever we approach a new situation internationally, we try to assess the situation, determine what’s needed and then build the requisite and support for them,” Hamblen explains. “We don’t try to dictate a solution. We go to them and help them identify what their needs are, and then we build the team back here (in St. Louis) to help address those needs internationally.”

PHOTOS COURTESY OF WINGS OF HOPE

BY ROBYN DEXTER

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Larry Lemke

A R R Y L E M K E W O R K E D AT McDonnell Douglas, the aerospace manufacturing corporation and defense contractor, for many years before deciding to take an early retirement in 1993 and change his life direction. He began doing humanitarian work with Lutheran Family and Children’s Services, and heard about Wings of Hope in 1995. Lemke started working with Wings of Hope that same year and was a client advocate, helping prepare airplanes for remote areas. In his 20 years as a volunteer, he’s served as chairman of the board, and now continues his work with Wings of Hope as a pilot. “The good Lord called me a couple of times to do something like this, and I finally said yes,” he says. “It’s so rewarding. You just have a feeling that you’ve done the right thing helping the poor and needy people, both internationally and nationally.”

Lemke tells the story of a trip to Guatemala, where he was operating out of a city and flying from there into the bush area. They picked up a woman who was having issues in childbirth and brought her to a hospital. “Three days later, here she is, back from the hospital, along with this little baby,” he says. “When you see things like that, you see another part of the world… and how important it is that you’re able to save lives.” Locally, Lemke tells the story of a little boy named Justin, who was born with one leg missing and his other leg bowed. The 7-year-old also has two arms missing just below the elbow. “I carried him several times between here and Wichita,” Lemke says. “He’s just a happy little boy who doesn’t understand what it’s like to be different.” The last time Lemke took Justin home, the boy had just gotten a new leg. “I asked him if he had picked the colors,” Lemke says. “He had. They were red, white and blue. It’s those kind of things that just tug at your heartstrings.”

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IN THE EARLY- TO MID-1800S, CLAYTON WAS a wide-open farming community, and the spacious land drew a number of settlers from the East, including native Virginians Ralph Clayton and Martin Franklin Hanley. Each arrived in the 1830s, and settled in the area, which was “half a day’s ride” from St. Louis City. When the “Great Divorce” of the city and county in 1876 forced St. Louis County to look for a county seat, the two donated the farmland that today houses Clayton’s thriving downtown business district. “Their land donation helped secure Clayton as the county seat and spur on its development,” says Sarah Umlauf, community resource coordinator for the City of Clayton. “Before that, any kind of ‘town’ activity would have taken place at Mount Olive, which is where Hanley Road intersects with Olive Boulevard.” Clayton incorporated in 1913 after an attempted annexation by University City, but traveling to the area was difficult in the county’s early days, Umlauf says. “Hanley was a dirt road, and Forsyth didn’t open to the public for many years. Clayton Road was open and graveled, but it could take a day for a lawyer to travel from, say, Manchester for the County Courthouse to conduct business. He needed a place to stay; he couldn’t just turn around and go back home. He would stay at the Autenrieth Hotel, and have a meal, and do his banking. So the courthouse really brought a lot of business early on to the city.” Despite the booming businesses, Clayton was blessed with world-class designers who developed forward-thinking neighborhoods such as Brentmoor Park, Forest Ridge, Brentmoor and others, Umlauf notes. It also has a long tradition of respecting its green space. “Back in a time when you wouldn’t think it would be possible for this to happen, during the Great Depression, we had Mayor Charles Shaw,” she says. “We were lucky that he was a real-estate agent originally, so he knew what would sell property, and he saw the benefits of park land for neighborhoods.” Despite some opposition, Shaw secured federal funding to create Shaw Park. Later, in the 1950s, the two families who owned mansions on the land that is now Oak Knoll Park—the Rice and Goldman families—planned to sell the land and subdivide to create a neighborhood, Umlauf says. The city’s residents intervened, voting to buy the land through a bond issue and create the 14.5-acre park. “We’ve always had the business district with neighborhoods around it—we’ve always had that duality,” she adds. Today, Clayton’s history has been wellpreserved by several of the families who lived 34

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Clayton

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The Clayton skyline circa 1968

here from its founding. The Hanley House, for example, just celebrated its 160th anniversary, Umlauf notes. “The house was always owned by the Hanley family, until it was sold to the City of Clayton. It’s filled with original Hanley furniture, as well as their letters, photographs and journals. We can see personally how they lived in this region that was growing up around them.” Many historical photographs and documents pertaining to the city also will find a new home soon, and will be available to the public, notes Bob Paster, president of the Clayton Century Foundation History Section. Fundraising is ongoing for the Clayton Heritage Center, which is being planned in a space in the lobby of the Center of Clayton. “We’ll have a physical space to display our history, and a place where people could do research on their own family history, Clayton’s history and St. Louis history,” he says. The Heritage Center’s planned opening is later this year. A detailed history of the city can be found in Clayton Missouri: An Urban Story, by Mary Delach Leonard with Melinda Leonard.

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From the Mayor’s Desk THE CITY OF CLAYTON IS BEST DESCRIBED AS a vibrant, secure suburban community with a metropolitan flair. It is recognized as one of the most desirable communities in which to live and work in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Since the City’s incorporation in 1913, Clayton has experienced a long, steady and prosperous growth. This is especially true today as our community continues to attract accolades for quality development, unique shops and award-winning restaurants. Legendary football coach Bear Bryant is credited with the quote “If it’s true, it ain’t bragging.” Take your pick–bragging or just facts, we have lots to crow about this year. Crow About No. 1: The national ranking agency Niche has recently put the spotlight on Clayton. Ranked No. 1 in Missouri as ‘The Best Suburban Community’ (No. 60 nationally); No. 1 in Missouri for ‘Best Suburb for Millennials’ (No. 21 nationally); No. 1 suburb in Missouri for ‘Most Things To Do’ (22nd nationally); and No. 1 in Missouri for ‘Public Schools’ (39th nationally). Crow About No. 2: We are first in our region to bring a ‘parklet’ to our downtown business district. This moveable extension of the sidewalk creates

the pedestrian/walkable experience deemed so critical to the business district by our Downtown Master Plan. Currently ‘parked’ outside Barcelona on North Central, this West Coast/East Coast innovation is available to the public or any patron of any business. Try it, you’ll like it! Crow About No. 3: Development proposals for new residential and commercial projects continue at a fever pitch. Measures are in place to assure quality projects that meet the goals of the Downtown Master Plan and support our local merchants. Construction cranes are coming to the Clayton skyline soon! Crow About No. 4: At the Fourth Annual St. Louis County Municipal League Awards and Installation Ceremony, held on May 27, the Sustainability & Preservation award was presented to the City of Clayton for obtaining LEED Platinum certification for the Police Headquarters and Municipal Facility. Crow About No. 5: The Clayton Century Foundation recently announced a $7 million gift from the Chapman family and Barry-Wehmiller Company to fund the creation of a new plaza at the northeast corner of Shaw Park. The Plaza will

serve as the Shaw Park North pedestrian entryway, thereby providing a link for the park to Downtown Clayton. MAYOR HAROLD SANGER

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COST: Free CONTACT: claytonmo.gov Taste wines from around the world, sampled by participating Shoppes at the Crescent, while supplies last. Meanwhile, enjoy musical performances from Javier Mendoza, Bottoms Up Blues Gang and Charles Glenn Sings Jazz. Guests can also enjoy Live Chalk Art, a wine bottle

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COST: Regular admission rates apply CONTACT: claytonmo.gov Celebrate Independence Day poolside, at Shaw Park Aquatic Center. The daylong event includes live music, barbecue, bomb pops and family favorite pool games.

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ads are special year-round, but we have an extra special day in June each year to honor them for all the great things they do for their families. Below, we’ve asked campers at Ladue’s Camp For Kids why their dad is tops. The participants include students entering first, second and third grade. He is nice and he loves me. He tells good jokes. You make me laugh and you are the best. – Kelsey He halps me play basball. He halps me red books. You are the best dad. I love you! – Josh He kepe me safe. He are funny. You are so good at giving toys for me. You are owase nice and goo. You are my best fred. – Angelina You make me smile! He makes sure that we are safe. He always cares about me. He is awesome. He gos to work. Dad, you are nice! – Meagan He tickls me and makes me laugh. He loves me. He taks me lots of places that I like. – Alex He helps me go to sleep. He helps me stay healthy. He coaches my baseball team. – Matthew He is nice. You are the nicest coach. He loves me. He is fun and funny. He thinks I am cool. – Boo Boo

He plays with me and he loves me! And I love him back and he kiss me and I kiss him rite back. Xoxo – Franny He haps me pla basball. I love u dad! – Charlie

He wochis TV with me. He places hocy with me. He lovs me. He is my dad. He is the best. – Myles

He is funny and he taeks me and my sitr for a wollk. He oso tallek me to scool. – Aimee

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He gives me hugs and I like watching movies with him. – Riley

He helps me play hockey and shows me moves. He also watches TV with me and he lets me watch some PG-13 movies. He also helps me play baseball and he loves me. – Max

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Continued from page 37 He helps me when I need him or when I feel sade or scard, he coms me down. He helps me learn and be a good kid. And my dad is speshal because he is the only dad I have! Dads are king! – Joanna I love my dad. He helps. Me. He makes me feel happy. He makes food. – Owen He’s nice! He’s funny and he helps me. He says I love you! That’s why I love my dad. – Gia

He playes Legos with me. He playes Minecraft with me and my brother. He helps me with things. – Henry

He helps me figer thangs out like when my chane falls off, he shows me how to do it. Sometimes he cleans up after me. My dad is the best! – William

He is really really nise. He ticlse me when I am made. When I tease, he ticlse me and never stops. He’s the nisest dad ever. – Sophie

He reads to me. My favorit book is Miss PiggleWiggle. She helps children like crybabys and show-offs. He loves me very much. He is the best dad. – McKenzie

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Innovations in Health A Ladue News Special Section

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‌Exploring Best Ways to Manage Diabetes Risk

A I N T L O U I S University researchers recently published a study in Diabetes Care that examined the role of exercise and diet in managing Type 2 diabetes risk through weight loss. The research team recorded subjects’ insulin sensitivity, which indicates how well the body uses insulin. Subjects were attempting to lose weight via exercise, diet or both. “Your blood sugar may be perfectly normal, but if your insulin sensitivity is low, you are on the way to blood-sugar issues and, potentially, Type 2 diabetes,” says Dr. Edward Weiss, an associate professor of nutrition and dietetics. Results show that both exercise and restricting calories have positive effects on insulin sensitivity. The study group that used both approaches showed the most benefit. “What we found is that calorie restriction, like exercise, may be providing benefits beyond those associated with weight loss alone,” Weiss says.

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LGBT Students at Higher Risk for Eating Disorders

SING DATA FROM A SURVEY OF 289,024 college students, researchers at the Brown School at Washington University found that transgender, lesbian, gay and bisexual students are at greater risk for eating disorders than their heterosexual peers. “Transgender people were more likely to report a diagnosis of an eating disorder—bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa—in the past year,” says Dr. Alexis Duncan, assistant professor at the Brown School. “They also reported using vomiting, laxatives or diet pills more for weight control in the past 30 days than cisgender (not transgender) men and women, regardless of their sexual orientation.” Duncan adds that she is not surprised by the results. “There is a lot of anecdotal evidence of eating disorders among transgender people; however, there have been few previous studies that have compared transgender people to cisgender people, and to our knowledge, no single previous study has compared transgender people to both cisgender heterosexual and sexual minority individuals.”

A One-Time Flu Vaccine?

OMEDAY WE MAY NOT NEED AN ANNUAL FLU shot. Researchers at Saint Louis University received a federal contract to study a universal flu vaccine that would be similar to other vaccines requiring one or more doses for years of protection. The vaccine would protect against potential flu pandemics and seasonal influenza A. “The ultimate aim of a universal influenza vaccine is to provide protection against all strains of influenza A viruses for many years without the need for annual vaccine strain changes or annual vaccinations,” says Dr. Daniel Hoft, principal investigator of SLU’s Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Unit (VTEU) and director of the division of infectious diseases. Hoft and colleagues will design and conduct a human study of a flu vaccine approach that has worked in animal models to protect against multiple strains of influenza A, which is the type of flu that can develop into a pandemic. A global outbreak of disease, pandemic flu can cause more severe symptoms and higher death rates than seasonal flu because it comes from a new influenza virus for which people have no built-in immunity. 40

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Researchers Studying Nanotherapy as Cancer Treatment

E S E A R C H E R S AT WA S H I N G T O N University designed a new treatment that has proven effective in mice with multiple myeloma, a cancer of the bone marrow’s immune cells. The therapy uses nanoparticles to deliver drugs to the malignant cells without degrading in the bloodstream during the delivery process. This marks a breakthrough in targeted cancer treatment because drug degradation was a major obstacle in past attempts. Attaching the drug to the protective nanoparticles appears to allow it to reach its target while it is still potent enough to have an effect. “We’re excited about our results because there was no guarantee the nanotherapy would increase survival,” says Dr. Michael Tomasson, associate professor of medicine. “We injected the nanoparticles intravenously, and they found the tumors throughout the body, whether they were in the bone marrow, the spleen or elsewhere.” Tomasson hopes that the improved drug delivery will allow the drug to more effectively find its mark, destroying even hidden cancer cells, and increasing the likelihood of long-term remission. If the nanoparticle treatment continues to be effective in subsequent studies, it may hold promise for treating a variety of cancers.

A New Method for Relieving Chronic Pain

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCIENTIST, leading an international team, has discovered that drugs targeting a pain receptor in the spinal cord may provide relief from chronic pain. The discovery could pave the way for new types of more effective pain treatments. “Chronic pain can result from the loss of regulatory mechanisms in the nervous system pathway that transmits pain,” says Dr. Daniela Salvemini, professor of pharmacological and physiological sciences. “Adenosine acts as a regulatory signaling molecule in other areas of the nervous system, so we hypothesized that A3AR (the A3 adenosine receptor) might also play a role in regulating pain signals during pain

processing.” Indeed, Salvemini and colleagues found that A3AR drugs not only relieved pain, but did so by activating an inhibitory transmitter system known as the gamma amino-butyric acid (GABA) system. In areas of the spinal cord and brain dedicated to pain processing, A3AR activation promoted GABA signaling by preventing the breakdown and removal of GABA from neuronal synapses. “In chronic pain, GABA signaling is often lost or diminished. Our A3AR drugs were able to restore GABA signaling in areas that process pain and ‘turn off’ the signals that maintain the pain state,” Salvemini says.

Diabetes Drug May Benefit HIV Patients

E S E A R C H E R S AT WA S H I N G T O N University have found that a common diabetes drug may prevent cardiovascular problems by reducing inflammation in patients who have HIV. People who have HIV are at a higher risk of heart attacks and diabetes, in part due to chronic inflammation. “The goal has been to identify treatments that not only address problems with blood sugar and lipids, but also can lower inflammation, which can play a substantial role in heart disease and stroke,” says principal investigator Dr. Kevin Yarasheski, a professor of medicine. “With sitagliptin (Januvia), sugar levels fell, and several markers of immune activation and inflammation

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were reduced, indicating the drug may provide long-term benefits for these patients’ hearts, bones and livers.” Longer-term studies are needed to learn whether lower markers of inflammation after eight weeks of treatment can lead to lower risk for heart attacks and metabolic problems, but the preliminary signs are promising, says Yarasheski, also a professor of cell biology and physiology and of physical therapy.

New Method for Treating Dangerous Side Effect of Bone-Marrow Transplants

one-marrow transplants can save the life of blood-cancer patients. But a serious side effect known as ‘graftversus-host disease’ can develop, in which donor immune cells attack the recipient’s skin, digestive tract, liver and other organs. Now, researchers at Washington University may have found a way to prevent that complication. In a pilot study, immune cells were genetically modified to self-destruct when an antiviral drug is administered. The pilot study’s success led to a larger study, now underway. If more studies return positive results, someday, patients who develop graft-versus-host disease could be given the drug, stopping the immune cells from damaging organs. The treatment also includes an imaging component so that physicians could determine which patients are most susceptible to the complication.

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An Easier Way to Accurately Replicate Genetic Code

S DNA REPLICATES, PROBLEMS sometimes occur that cause defects leading to cancer, genetic abnormalities and premature aging. In a paper published in the Journal of Cell Biology, Dr. Alessandro Vindigni, professor in the Edward Doisy Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Saint Louis University, shares a discovery that explains how cells use a process called ‘replication fork reversal’ in order to deal with these roadblocks and transmit accurate genetic data. DNA lesions occur frequently and, when not properly repaired, result in genetic mutations. Depending on the degree of genome instability, these alterations will determine whether a cell survives, goes into a growth-arrest state or dies. If the cell’s replication machinery collides with the lesion, a strand break

Endurance Athletes Don’t Benefit from Salt Supplements

N A PAPER PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCE AND Medicine, a Saint Louis University researcher wrote that taking salt pills does not help or hurt endurance athletes’ sports performance. Some athletes use the salt supplements to help replace sodium lost while sweating, or to encourage more sweating during intense activity. The idea is that sweating is a sign of efficient thermoregulation of the body, which enhances performance. Electrolyte supplements laden with sodium also are used by some athletes. While common sports drinks are generally not concerning in terms of sodium content, the use of salt and electrolyte pills or powdered additives for drinks can result in excessive sodium intakes. Dr. Edward Weiss, assistant professor of nutrition and dietetics, followed 11 endurance athletes in a double-blind study in which they underwent two hours of endurance exercise at 60 percent heart rate reserve (the difference between maximum heart rate and resting heart rate), followed by an exercise performance test. The exercise resulted in more than two liters of water loss in the form of sweat. During one session, the athletes received 1,800 mg of sodium supplementation; and during the other, they received a placebo. Weiss and fellow researchers found that sodium supplementation did not appear to impact thermoregulation. “While moderate sodium consumption is perfectly reasonable and should be encouraged, high sodium intake is associated with health concerns, like hypertension,” Weiss says. “Many Americans already consume too much salt on a daily basis. I recommend that athletes use caution with sodium supplementation, especially when daily intake already exceeds the upper safe limit of 2,300 milligrams per day for most Americans.” 44

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can occur. While these scenarios pose serious threats, our cells have evolved elegant mechanisms to cope, Vindigni says. “Fork reversal is a central mechanism that our replication machinery uses to deal with DNA lesions,” Vindigni explains. “Once the damage on the DNA is recognized, DNA replication reverses its course by forming reversed forks, the repair is made, and collision with the lesion is prevented.” In this study, Vindigni and team have identified new enzymes that enable cells to resume replication once the DNA lesion has been repaired. Vindigni’s research may help other scientists better understand how to control these mechanisms and use that knowledge for better types of medical treatments, such as more effective chemotherapy.

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“Wild Women of Song: Great Gal Composers of the Early Jazz and Blues Era” featuring Pamela Rose and her Band at Jazz at the Bistro a benefit jazz concert for the Harris-Stowe Jazz Institute and the Laura X World Institute Tickets $40. RSVP via email to laurax@sbcglobal.net for reserved seating, VIPs, and handicapped accessibility.

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Weeble & the Streiff Family By Lisa Watson

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NCE UPON A TIME...Michelle Streiff became involved as a volunteer for Stray Rescue of St. Louis, shortly after her son adopted a dog from the nonprofit. “I went to an orientation, and started having a regular shift, where I go and walk dogs every Wednesday morning,” she says. An artist by trade, Streiff also supports the organization with pro-bono work: She painted a mural for the education center at Stray Rescue’s Pine Street shelter, and participates in the group’s annual Urban Wanderers art show. “I have a necklace that says, Be the change you wish to see in the world,” Streiff says. “I feel that it makes everyone a better person if we don’t let things happen to these animals that are abandoned...It became something I felt very strongly about; something I could do to give back and help the whole process.” So when Streiff heard about Weeble, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier that Stray Rescue found locked in a bathroom, she knew she wanted to get involved in the dog’s life, as well. Weeble was used as a breeding dog, and the owner cut off her ears (cropped) with a knife. When the owner left town to avoid arrest for other crimes, according to Stray Rescue’s website, he left Weeble in the bathroom with only a bag of food and toilet water to survive. After being locked there for a month, the apartment came under new management, and the manager kicked in the door and cared for Weeble until Stray Rescue arrived. “She had her puppies shortly after they rescued her,” Streiff says. “It’s fortunate that they found her when they did, because she had a C-section and probably would have died, otherwise, with the

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puppies. All the puppies have been adopted, too.” Hearing Weeble’s story, Streiff met with the dog’s foster mom. “She wanted to keep her, but she has three other rescue dogs and fosters puppies,” she says. “She thought it would be a really good fit for Weeble to come home with me.” Streiff slowly introduced Weeble to her other two dogs—Carmen, a 15-year-old Jack Russell Terrier; and Norm, another Stray Rescue dog who’s about 5—and took Weeble home full-time two months ago. “She’s fitting right in, and you can’t help but just love her to death. She’s the sweetest thing; she loves everybody.” Among their favorite mannerisms is how Weeble greets them with a noise each morning: “She sounds like a train, Whoo Whoo! You can’t help but fall in love with her when you meet her.” Streiff and her husband, Bruce, have enjoyed introducing Weeble to the world outside her caged-in experience of the past. “I don’t think she’s ever seen lawn equipment,” she says. “We have to introduce her to all those things, and make her realize it’s not a monster.” Weeble also earned her own life jacket after falling into the pool at the family’s Wildwood home, a tip they picked up from the trainer provided by Stray Rescue. “Of course, she’s never been around (a pool) and she’s fallen in quite a few times... She’ll get excited and fall in, but she isn’t a good swimmer because her legs are so short. The life jacket makes us feel a little safer.” All in all, Weeble’s world is much safer now that she has a loving family to take care of her. “The dogs are so forgiving and so loving after what they go through,” Streiff says. “It’s amazing what they’ll take with a little bit of love, and just seeing that nothing bad is going to happen to them anymore.” Editor’s Note: Streiff’s artwork, along with pieces from some 60 other artists, will be displayed at Urban Wanderers—Faces of Survival, a fundraising exhibit for Stray Rescue. The six-week event opens July 10 at Gallery 400 Event Space on Washington Avenue.

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Design by Nancy Robinson ‌Patio Party Let’s face it: Most of us have neither the time nor talent to pull off designing a really fabulous space, indoors or out. Mere mortals need help—in the form of: a) a really good interior designer, and/or b) a beautiful home furnishings collection that takes the guesswork out of the design process. That being the case, we searched the market for the latest collections that bring together furniture, fabrics and accessories for foolproof decorating. First up: furnishings ready for patio and poolside use. We’re partial to this warm, relaxed coral used on the fabrics in the collection shown here. It looks fabulous with crisp white and splashes of ocean blue, and the high-performance attributes make it perfect for waterside use. All items are available through frontgate.com.

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Kasuri Sunset outdoor pillow

Coral Reef candleholder Resort Chic designer umbrella in Peony

Seaside Scallop designer umbrella in Peony

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Entertaining at home can be easy and elegant with options from St. Louis-based Soft Surroundings. Whether you’re hosting a tea or a cocktail party, Soft Surroundings has introduced pieces destined to become entertaining assets. Take, for example, the Le Baron Rouge decanters, named after the flying ace. The vintage-style, hand-blown glass decanters are topped with antiqued brass stoppers, and can be accessorized with brass liquor tags for an old-school look. Go one better and display the collection on the antique brass-finished Tallis tray table with faux-bamboo folding stand. The removable tray with handles and mirrored-glass inset is ideal for serving.

Now, if you prefer an intimate tea to a cocktail party, you may be interested in the Expressions tea set. Each white glazed cup comes with a brushed pewter spoon inscribed with one of the following: Steep right up, Dressed to the tea, Pinkies out, it’s tea time and Always in hot water. Finally, if you’re so inclined, share your very own sentiments or the menu with guests by writing them on the new Allier Framed Chalkboard. “If you’re like me, half of the excitement of having people over is getting to break out all of your fun entertaining goodies,” says Soft Surroundings’ Jessica Conick. “When guests come over, they’re focused on the area where you’re entertaining, so we wanted to provide some unique items that will give your entertaining area a polished and refined look.” We say: Mission accomplished!

Baby, It’s You! Mothers-to-be with a penchant for modern Scandinavian design will be ‘stoked’ when they learn about the new Stokke Home nursery collection, which launched at Neiman-Marcus in May. The modular Scandinavian-inspired furniture is designed to grow with baby from birth through childhood, and allow for a more seamless integration of children’s furniture into the home. The new nursery collection consists of modular convertible designs that can be used individually or attached to function together. Stokke Home currently consists of a crib, portable cradle, changing table and dresser with a modern aesthetic befitting Stokke’s heritage in furniture design. A coordinating selection of soft, luxurious bedding, bath items and linens complete the look.

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If your bedroom is in need of a design makeover, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to know about Surya, a one-stop resource for coordinating home accessories designed for a broad range of lifestyles and budgets. An expert at translating the latest apparel and interior-design trends, Surya artfully combines color, pattern and texture to offer more than 30,000 fashion-forward products, including rugs, pillows, throws, wall decor, accent furniture, lighting, decorative accents and bedding. Perhaps more important, each of these categories is coordinated with others to help homeowners pull together high-style rooms in a jiffy. Here, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve assembled some of our favorite introductions for a modern bedroom that plays on a pink, black and white theme. All are available through your designer from Design and Detail.

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OWNTOWN CLAYTON NEVER looked so inviting as it does from the south-facing tiled terrace of this deluxe villa situated on Hanley Road. The renovated condominium offers elevator access to each of its two floors; and as the doors slide open, an expansive open floor plan is revealed. Walk through the 3,000-square-foot-plus residence and drink in the modern design elements, including 9-inch coffered ceilings, plantation shutters and built-in bookcases. The townhouse exudes sophistication with sleek details, such as the chilled 1,000-bottle wine room attached to the separate dining-room area, and the gas fireplace with mirror-and-caststone mantle. Access the upstairs landing loft area for your private work space. As the day wraps up, serve freshly made sangria on the black Galaxy granite countertops from the kitchen’s center island, or the wet bar, before settling in front of the 3 built-in televisions along the entertainment wall. Finally, melt away the stresses of the day in your Whirlpool tub, or the glass-encased shower space, before sinking into bed.

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This 2-bedroom, 3-full and 1-half bathroom condominium in Clayton is listed for $1.025 million.

Barbara Wulfing, 277-3285, janetmcafee.com From its humble beginning in the founder’s basement, the Janet McAfee Real Estate network is now four decades strong and a recognized local leader. Today, the firm enjoys a corporate office in Ladue, more than 100 active professional agents and a significant presence in the St. Louis Central Corridor. Through exclusive relocation and marketing affiliations, the syndication of listings to leading real estate portals, and distinguished luxury partners, Janet McAfee Real Estate offers global reach.

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501 Saint James Place

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SCAPE TO THIS BRICK-ANDstone estate, tucked away on 3 acres along a private cul-de-sac in Wildwood, with private views of Hidden Valley. Capture serene scenes from the spacious deck, with miles of woods laid out before you. The home’s landscape mirrors the natural beauty all around, with stone tiers, and a hot tub complete with waterfall. The graceful residence offers a premium interior, as well, from wainscoting and columns to custom millwork and Palladian windows alongside exquisite French doors. Follow the vibrant hardwood floors of the foyer to the sweeping ceilings of the great room, with its built-in bookcases, stone fireplace and floor-toceiling windows. Double doors welcome you into the master suite, tempting you to choose between the sitting room and fireplace, or the expansive bath, with a bay window framing the jet tub, and a glass block shower. Between a recreation room, complete with wet bar, a sport court, large media room and a wine cellar, the options seem endless for ways to spend your spare time.

This 6-bedroom, 4-full and 1-half bathroom home in Wildwood is listed for $799,000.

Mark Harder, 636-537-0300, 636-230-2658, markhardersellshomes.com

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KATIE’S PIZZA & PASTA OSTERIA

Come As You Are BY BRITTANY NAY

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T KATIE’S PIZZA & PASTA OSTERIA, summer means relaxing with friends and family on the patio with a pizza and a pitcher of cocktails amid live music. The family-owned and -operated restaurant is offering a slew of new dishes and drinks to enjoy al fresco this season, making it easy for everyone to find something special to indulge in, says Katie Lee Collier, who runs the neighborhood establishment along with her husband, Ted. Located in Rock Hill and conveniently situated near residential neighborhoods—from Webster Groves to Kirkwood, Glendale, Ladue and Brentwood— Katie’s has become a favorite for family meals, as well as meeting up with friends for early—3 to 5 p.m.—or late—9 to 10 p.m.—happy hours. “It’s inviting to everyone. You can come in your gym clothes or dressed up, and share a pizza or a fivecourse meal—anybody can have any kind of experience they want, and the food is really amazing,” Collier notes. New seasonal menu items include small plates

like eggplant parmigiana; crostinis with crab and avocado; pizzas such as the squash blossom; and pastas including bucatini and paccheri carbonara. And to quench customers’ thirst in the summer sun, a new cocktail list boasts fresh-pressed juices in libations such as the Blood Orange Moscow Mule and the Watermelon Cocktail. Katie’s takes pride in handmaking all of its pizza dough, pastas, bread, sauces and vinaigrettes, as well as locally sourcing its cured meats and cheeses. “We also have a farmer, Rusty of Lee Farms in Truxton, Missouri,” Collier says. “We planned out all of the produce he’s planting for us.” The restaurant’s patio also features a giant garden of lavender, squash blossoms, heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, herbs and more. So outdoor diners also can enjoy the garden while they eat, Collier says. Add to that, live local musicians on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and you have a rare dining experience, she notes. For another unique evening out, Katie’s also offers the Passport Dinner series, focusing on fare

ON THE COVER: Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria, at 9568 Manchester Road in Rock Hill, is cooking up a slate of new menu items for the summer. For more information, call 942-6555 or visit katiespizzaandpasta.com.

from different regions of Italy. This month’s fivecourse meal, set for June 24, will feature a taste of Sicily, from rice balls and sardines to handmade busiati, all expertly paired with Bommarito wines. “This allows our culinary team to learn more about Continued on page 71

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New to the Scene ‌ he St. Louis culinary scene T continues to grow by leaps and bounds. In fact, sometimes, it’s hard to keep track of all of the quality bistros, restaurants, pubs and diners cropping up around town. To make it a little bit easier to navigate the offerings out there, here’s a short list of some of the latest eateries to open for business in recent months. Check ‘em out:

By Sidney Lewis

Kingside Diner From Aaron Teitelbaum of Herbie’s Vintage 72 fame, Kingside hearkens back to the great American diner tradition. They serve up breakfast all day, hearty daily blue-plate specials guaranteed to stick to your ribs, and other classics like chili, pancakes and burgers. Pull up a stool, get a steaming cup of joe and dig in. 4651 Maryland Ave., 454-3957, kingsidediner.com

Lona’s Lil’ Eats

Seoul Q

In just a few short months, Lona’s has become established as one of the pre-eminent places to go for fresh Asian cuisine, specifically Chinese and Thai dishes. All seasonings and sauces are made from scratch, and the vibe is ultra-casual. Try the giant rice paper wrap and see what all the fuss is about. 2199 California Ave., 925-8938, lonaslileats.com

Sister restaurant to (and co-located with) Seoul Taco, Seoul Q focuses primarily on two Korean specialties: hot pots and barbecue. There’s also plenty of traditional apps and sides on the menu to choose from, as well, like potstickers, Korean pancakes and several varieties of kimchi, which definitely aren’t to be missed. 6665 Delmar Blvd., 925-8452, SeoulQSTL.com

Lucky buddha

Photos by Sarah Conard‌

Jefferson Avenue’s most recent resident, Lucky Buddha, specializes in a fusion of flavors from Korea, Japan and China, courtesy of chef and co-owner Rene Cruz. These tastes are then melded in creative takes on Asian favorites like fresh salads, Banh Mi sandwiches, steamed pork buns, and pho and ramen, among other delicacies. There’s also a solid list of custom cocktails to wash it all down with, like the Buddha Collins. 3701 South Jefferson Ave., 833-4568, LuckyBuddhaStl.com

Grapeseed

Publico

Zydeco Blues

The latest addition to the SoHa neighborhood, Grapeseed features a modern take on traditional American fare. Plenty of big plates and small plates to choose from, with a focus squarely on seasonal, organic and sustainable ingredients from local purveyors. The wine list has a nice mix of Old and New World offerings, as well. 5400 Nottingham Ave., 925-8525, grapeseedstl.com

This new Loop eatery is the latest from Mike Randolph of The Good Pie and Half and Half fame. The aim of Publico is to offer an exploration of Latin American flavors, with a wood-burning hearth that facilitates all sorts of dishes, including a variety of tacos and some glorious roasted meats. With its focus on flavor and presentation, Publico certainly is no takeout joint. 6679 Delmar Blvd., 833-5780

A little taste of NOLA in the Lou, this Des Peres-based restaurant serves up Big Easy classics like etoufee, gumbo, oyster and some mighty fine po’ boys, among other delicacies. There’s also live music on hand periodically for those wanting to shake a tail feather. Laissez les bons temps rouler, indeed! 1090 Old Des Peres Road, 858-1188, zydecobluesstl.com

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spicybits BY MATT SORRELL

St. Louis area Subway restaurants are joining forces with Operation Food Search to give back to the local community in a big way. Now through Aug. 31, more than 245 local Subway locations are participating in the ‘You Share. We Share’ campaign to help support Operation Food Search by donating a percentage of weekend sales—up to $50,000—directly to the organization.

It’s been announced that The Good Pie in the Delmar Loop will be changing its name to Randolfi’s, and will feature some of chef/owner MIKE RANDOLPH’s family recipes. Pizza fans don’t despair— the Neopolitan pies are staying. This summer, Balaban’s is hosting a series of wine classes that cover a variety of vinos. These include a Blind Wine Tasting Class on Wednesday, July 8; Around The World With Cabernet on Wednesday, July 15; Wine of South America on Wednesday, July 22; and Wine of Finger Lakes, New York, on Wednesday, July 29. For more information, call 636449-6700 or visit balabanswine.com. Augusta Wine Company (comprised of Augusta and Montelle wineries) took home a few awards at both the 2015 Riverside International and Pacific Rim Wine Competitions held in California. From the 2015 Riverside International competition, the honors included Gold and Best of Class for the 2012 Chambourcin; while at the 2015 Pacific Rim competition, the awards included Gold and Best of Class for the 2012 Estate Bottled Norton.

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Remy’s Kitchen and Wine Bar

Top-Notch for 20 Years BY SIDNEY LEWIS

WE’VE BEEN CHECKING OUT A LOT OF NEW places lately, but sometimes it’s nice to return to visit an old favorite. So recently, we stopped in for a bite at a longstanding pillar of the restaurant community, Remy’s Kitchen and Wine Bar. Remy’s is celebrating its 20th year in business this year, and as expected of a place with such longevity, the menu continually showcases a bevy of quality dishes with a Mediterranean flair created by exec chef Lisa Slay and her talented kitchen crew. There also are plenty of items that are vegetarian, gluten-free or can be alternately prepared sans gluten. There’s also a Dinner Flights options, a choice of three smaller courses for a fixed price. Remy’s was doing small plates long before it was a ‘thing,’ and the restaurant continues the tradition. On this occasion, we ordered up the the Fritto Misto ($10), Stuffed Grapevine Leaves ($7) and the Belgian Endive, Radicchio & Walnut Salad ($9) from the Small Plates list and the Baked Spaghetti Squash ($6) from the Sides for Sharing. These four dishes couldn’t be more different and give a nice overview of the diversity coming out of the kitchen. The fritto misto features seafood delights like delicately fried calamari, shrimp and scallops in a tangy mustard sauce with plenty of citrus bite; while on the other end of the flavor and texture spectrum, the squash is mild and sweet, nicely contrasted with some rich tomato sauce and ricotta. The grape leaves are filled with ground lamb and rice accented with a tomato cumin

sauce. A good salad is hard to beat, and the endive offering is a good one indeed, a tasty interplay of fresh veggies, crunchy walnuts, earthy truffle oil, pungent bleu cheese and balsamic. Our small plate duties done, we then tried out the Grilled Faroe Island Salmon with Soy & Honey Glaze ($22) from the Large Plates list. This may be the best piece of salmon we’ve had this year. Buttery, flaky and cooked to perfection, the fish is set off with a glaze both sweet and savory. Of course, one can’t dine at Remy’s without indulging in some wine. Unlike some places who co-opt the term ‘wine bar’ and have just a few paltry offerings, Remy’s has a great list of wines (it’s a perennial Wine Spectator award winner), with plenty of by-the-glass and bottles to choose from. There’s also an array of set wine flights to choose from, as well as a rotating chalkboard flight ($15). We went the chalkboard route, which, during our visit, featured a choice of three pinots: a Rotari Brut Rose sparkling wine from Italy, a 2013 James Taylor Pinot Blanc, and a 2012 Stoller Pinot Noir from Oregon. The sparkling was an especially nice accompaniment to the small plates as the bubbles really cut through the tangy sauces and the lamb in the grape leaves. As always, Remy’s delivered a top-notch dining experience. Here’s to 20 more years! 222 South Bemiston Ave., 726-5757, remyskitchen.com

REMY’S PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD

Jenni’s Splendid Ice Creams has opened in the CWE at 389 North Euclid Ave. It’s the first location in Missouri for the Ohio-based company. Effective next week, Sauce on the Side will be occupying roomier digs downtown at 411 N. Eighth St. in the Old Post Office Plaza. Taze Mediterranean Street Food bowed earlier this week downtown at 626 Washington Ave. in the Mercantile Exchange Building. And Howard’s in Soulard is now doing business in (you guessed it) Soulard, at 2732 South 13th St.

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Easy Oven-Style BBQ Ribs PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD‌

BY JOHN JOHNSON

‌Q: Chef, I love ribs, but just don’t want to spend the time setting up the smoker or grill. Do you have a good recipe that can make this an easier project?

INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS:

6 pork rib racks

A: Well, if you talk to anyone who does barbecue, they all will tell you that for great barbecue, you have to slow-smoke your ribs. I agree: Low and slow is the way to go. But if you are wanting an easy recipe that has great flavor, I have one for you. If you like the smoky flavor of ribs, find a good smoked salt and use it instead of the kosher salt. The smoked paprika in this recipe will give you a good hint of smoke. You won’t see any smoke ring on these ribs, but they will be tender, juicy and full of flavor, and are great with your favorite sides.

1 c dark brown sugar

Make six to eight scores along the back of each rib using the tip of a sharp knife. This will break up the membrane skin. Mix together the salt, sugar and spices in a bowl. Rub the seasoning mixture on both sides of each rib. Place on platter; refrigerate for 24 hours.

1 T kosher salt

1 T smoked paprika 1 T garlic powder 3/4 T onion powder 1/2 T red pepper flakes 4 c Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce, divided 1 shot bourbon 2 c water

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In large roasting pan, stand ribs on their side in sets of two, with the inside facing each other. This will allow the ribs to cook evenly. Pour two cups of water and two cups of barbecue sauce into the bottom of the pan, and cover with foil. Cook for 3 ½ hours until ribs are tender. Remove ribs from pan, and carefully place on cookie sheet or sheet pan. Add the shot of bourbon to the two cups of remaining barbecue sauce and brush thickly on ribs. Finish in the oven for 20 minutes, until the sauce begins to caramelize and get sticky. Note: Reserve the liquid from the pan, and add some of it to your baked beans when cooking.

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

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Upscale Pub Food with a Global Twist wist Three Kings Public House has an award winning atmosphere and beer list with over 30 beers on draft, 40 craft beers by the bottle and an exclusive one-of-a-kind beer cellar list.What makes us stand out even en more is our chef-inspired pub food using only the best seasonal ingredients available. At Three Kings we take pride in supporting Missouri and Illinois farms.We welcome you at both our Delmar and Des Peres locations.

6307 Delmar Blvd., U City, MO 63130 • 314-721-3355 11925 Manchester Rd., Des Peres, MO 63131 • 314-815-3455 www.threekingspub.com

Tapas apas All Day ~ Sangria All Night Musical Wednesdays W on the Patio W pride ourselves in creating a traditional authentic Tapas Bar atmosphere.This includes our warm We decor and the traditional hanging of Ser Serrano hams and dried bacalaos. Our service reflects a traditional tapas experience as you might find in Madrid, Barcelona or Sevilla.Tapas in Spain are almost always ta accompanied bby wine. We offer a variety of Spanish wines by the glass or bottle, as well as our red or white sangria. Come join us soon!

34 N. Central • Clayton, MO 63105 barcelonatapas.com • 314-863-9909

Experience small plates from Farm, Land and Sea! Our menu features small plates from Farm, Land and Sea, specially created to compliment the manyy wines we have to offer. Please let us help you with pairings, as we love the conversations and interactions with our customers.We pride ourselves on serving wines at the appropriate temperatures, our reds aree chilled to 55 degrees and our white wines are at 35 degrees.We also feature 2 whites and 2 reds, pulled from stainless steel kegs, which are filled directly at the winery and shipped to us.

16 N. Central • Clayton, MO 63105 boccibar.com • 314-932-1040

Escape to the coast in Clayton! The men menu at Coastal Bistro is an exciting combination of coastal influences from low country and creole inspired items, to New England favorites, and West Coast specialties. Escape to the Coast in Clayton – inspir Come to Coastal and enjo enjoy items from the raw bar, small plates, or dinner menu, Coastal is the perfect place ffor date night or meeting with friends.

14 N. Central • Clayton, MO 63105 coastalbistro.com • 314-932-7377

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St. Louis’ Favorite Italian Dining Experience At Charlie Gitto’s restaurant, guests are #1! From the moment guests arrive at our casually elegant establishments, we present warm, attentive and personalized service. Always on-hand is a professionally-trained sommelier to help diners perfectly complement their meal with a bottle of wine from our extensive list. While Italian/Sicilian preparations have made Charlie Gitto’s a name known coast-to-coast, our menu also presents an array of signature steaks, veal, seafood, pizzas, salads, appetizers and desserts, such as homemade gelato. Plus, enjoyy outdoor dining On the Hill on our patio. We invite you to be our guest!

On the Hill - 314-772-8898 • At Hollywood Casino - 314-770-7663 From the Hill (Chesterfield) - 636-536-2199 charliegittos.com

Breakfast All Day Is Awesome A With tw two terrific outdoor seating areas — shady sidewalk tables and a cool rooftop bar with a view — Kingside Diner is the perf perfect place to meet after work or to sneak away for lunch.A full bar complements an in inventive diner menu of salads, sandwiches, a daily blue plate special, and breakfast served all day long. Open Dail Daily 6:00a-10:00p Sunda Sunday-Thursday 6:00a-1:30a Frida Friday & Saturday

4651 Maryland Ave • Saint Louis MO 63108 kingsidediner.com • 314-454-3957

Where the Central West End Began Inspired by the comfortable traditions of the French brasserie, Herbie’s is a place to feel as a fancy or as laid back as you like — everyone has a place here. Enjoy the patio, the bistro, the bar, or the dining rooms ooms — your place is waiting for you where the Central West End began. Dinner nightly 5:00p-11:00p Bar open 4:00p-1:00a Weekend Brunch10:30a-3:00p

405 North Euclid Herbies.com • 314.769.9595

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Authentic Chinese Cuisine Since 1979 Dine In • Banquets • Catering Mandarin House is a well-loved and respected Chinese restaurant in St. Louis. Since its opening in 1979, Mandarin House has hosted numerous high-profile clients in their 10,600-square-foot, 430-seat restaurant estaurant and banquet room.The banquet room and main dining room can be customized to fit many needs, and you will find that our menu and staff will cater to anything you might want. Our banquet hall is NOW OPEN, call today for event and catering information.

9150 Overland Plaza • 314-427-8070 stlouismandarinhouse.com

Raise YYour Game Lester’ has been serving up great food and sports since 2006. Lester’s The aaward-winning house smoked BBQ and expanded selection of craft beers makes it the best place in town to watch the game. Over 50 TVs ensure there is not a bad seat in the house. to Check out our w website for daily Happy Hour specials.

9906 Clayton Road • Ladue, MO 63124 lestersrestaurant.com • 314-994-0055

The perfect event space for Bridal/ Baby Showers, Business Meetings or Networking Events A sophisticated atmosphere accomodating groups of 15 to 65 guests. Host your event in the Nadoz Cafee Private Party Room on Brentwood across from the Galleria with menus and event planning by Steven Becker Fine Dining.

#16 The Boulevard St. Louis info@nadozcafe.com • Call Katie 314-726-3100

A St. Louis Landmark and Nationally Acclaimed Restaurant From our kitchen, to your table, everything is made from scratch Fr For or mor more than 40 years,Tony’s has been an award-winning establishment that ranks among the world’s finest.Tony’s has been honored honor as featuring the finest food, unparalleled service, and a distinctive, elegant ambiance.Tony’s has been named one of the 100 Best Restaurants in America and St. Louis Magazine’s 2014 Restaurant of theYear.

410 Market Street • Saint Louis, MO saucecafe.com/tonys • 314-231-7007

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DIVERSIONS Baxter’s

Paso Robles Getaway

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY JUDY CROWELL

XHAUSTED FROM KEEPING UPS drivers at bay, losing sleep over an upcoming 10th birthday (70 in human years), and pining for his relocated girlfriend, Molly, our grand-dog, Baxter, a feisty/cuddly little Maltese, announced that he needed a vacation. So, we packed his bag with treats, a favorite squeaky toy and two natty sweaters; and off we went to the charming California town of Paso Robles, located on the Salinas River, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. One of the fastest-growing wine counties in California, there are more than 170 wineries, 26,000 acres of vineyards and 40 varietals of wine produced in Paso Robles. Also known for some of the greatest natural mineral springs in Central California, Major League Baseball teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox have come here for spring training and to soothe aching muscles, often staying at the historic Paso Robles Inn. Heading straight for the pet-friendly Hotel Cheval, located downtown and within easy walking distance of quaint shops and marvelous restaurants, we felt immediately at home in this lovely two-story property of just 16 rooms, built around an inviting open courtyard. This is one of those places you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to leave; and within the first 10 minutes, are mentally checking your calendar for when you can return. Here are only a few reasons why: a complimentary and delicious breakfast served in the Pony Bar; in-room Continued on page 66

Hotel Cheval

The view from Denner Winery

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Continued from page 65 spa treatments; private, customized wine country tours with the hotel’s certified sommelier; complimentary S’mores served fireside each night by the hotel’s butler, and complimentary laundry. Baxter especially appreciated the attractive placemat for his food and water bowls, a cozy bed picked just for his size and nighttime treats. With all those wineries to visit, you’ll want to start early. Here are three not to be missed: Justin Winery, known for its three classic varietals that make up its very special blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot (This ambrosia is called ISOSCELES.) Denner, a gravity flow winery designed to complement and nestle into the rolling hills of the Central Coast, has Comus House, a bed-and-breakfast retreat named for the son of the wine god, Bacchus, which sits atop the lush hills and vineyards. Parrish Family Vineyard, one of the first wineries in the region, is a family business producing the finest in Bordeaux, Burgundy

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and Rhone varietals. Paso Robles has a wealth of fine dining to go with its fine wines. Some favorites are: Bistro Laurent, an unpretentious neighborhood restaurant and wine shop. Il Cortile, for rustic Italian fine dining. La Cosecha (Spanish for ‘the harvest’) combines Latin flavors with California farm-fresh ingredients for a delightful evening out. Artisan, for small and large plates, cheese and charcuterie...all delicious. Robert’s, for American cuisine and white-linen perfection. And if you only have one night, opt for Thomas Hill Organics, a bistro and wine lounge featuring creative American cuisine in a charming patio setting—or hang at the sophisticated bar and peruse the excellent choices on the menu. Then, go for the hamburger! It’s one of the best we’ve ever eaten. This is a little town that packs a huge punch. We can’t wait to return, and Baxter tells us that he’s feeling much better. So much so that he’s ready to take on the UPS guys once again after his muchneeded getaway in Paso Robles.

Unpacked and rarin’ to go

ST. LOUIS BRIDGE CENTER

House of Cards

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EORGE WASHINGTON WAS A BRIDGE player. So are Bill Gates and Warren Buffet. Add to the mix St. Louisans Bill Canfield, a successful retired entrepreneur, who began playing bridge in high school; and his friend, Keith Graves. Their vision for a welcoming, enjoyable atmosphere, where the game of bridge could be learned and played, has become a reality. Three years ago, the pair envisioned growing the game of bridge in St. Louis by offering classes and playing experiences for students and players of all levels of experience. Canfield had seen a similar comprehensive bridge center in Florida and wanted to bring the concept to St. Louis. Fast-forward to 2015, and the two men are proud of the home away from home they helped create for bridge players in the St. Louis region. “This is Bill’s baby, his brainchild,” says Linda Powers, teaching manager and player at the St. Louis Bridge Center (SLBC). Today, the SLBC is the center of duplicate bridge games in the St. Louis region. Judy Cardin, a Life Master bridge player, says St. Louis took a huge leap forward with the formation of the nonprofit SLBC. “Previously, duplicate bridge was played at many different clubs, but there was no combined effort toward educating current bridge players, those new to the game or players wanting to advance to the next level. Lessons have always been taught, but now, there is a commitment and focus on learning not available with the previous scattered structure,” she explains. “There is coaching and there are classes to help everyone improve and add to the enjoyment of the game.” Today, the SLBC, which opened in 2012, offers duplicate bridge games for novices, intermediates and advanced players, as well as classes for beginners and more experienced players. “We don’t play party bridge or Chicago here,” Powers says. “During duplicate bridge, you are competing with others and with yourself. Even one good hand will suck you in, just like a good shot on a golf course. Bridge teaches partnerships and how to get along with others. You can tell a lot about people by the way they play bridge.” The most popular and competitive variation of the game, duplicate bridge reduces the element of luck because identical deals are replayed by multiple sets of players, who compare scores. Located on Olive Boulevard, just east of I-170, the SLBC ranked No. 9 in the top 50 ACBL bridge clubs for the number of tables hosted in 2014.“People love the bright, comfortable environment,” says Ann Lemp, a member of its board of directors. “People come to play, no matter the weather. Some come once a week and others may come daily. We are a community that not only plays competitive bridge, but also cares about each other. We have a passion for competition, friendship and

using our minds,” she says. “Bill and Keith revitalized the game of bridge in St. Louis. Bridge teaches mathematics, logic and teamwork with a deck of cards and 16 words: club, diamond, heart, spade, the numbers one through seven, pass, double, redouble, alert and no trump.” Seven days each week, the SLBC, Unit 143, holds games sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League. “At the end of each game, participants (as many as 200) are given hand records to learn how they might have played their hands better,” Powers explains. “We enjoy our sport but there are rules to be followed. There is zero tolerance here if people are not nice to one another.” Refreshments are served daily and lunch is offered at a minimal charge, and players do not have to be members of the SLBC to play. Nationally ranked educators visit the Center annually to give lessons to participants, including Barbara Seagram, the co-author of 18 bridge books such as 25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know. She’ll be conducting a three-part seminar on Friday and Saturday, June 12 and 13. The Bridge Center’s community also extends to caring about those less fortunate, says Powers, who, along with fellow player Jane Ettelson, are co-chairs

BY ALICE HANDELMAN

of ‘The Longest Day,’ a campaign to raise awareness and funding for Alzheimer’s research. “Partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association, we have held three games this year where participants contributed $1 extra to charity. On Father’s Day, June 21, we will have three sessions of duplicate bridge from sunrise to sunset, and donate the proceeds to fight Alzheimer’s disease.” Powers, whose husband has early-stage Alzheimer’s says, “Warren’s diagnosis has changed my life dramatically. It has affected me personally, and I want to help find a cure for this disease that robs you of your memory.” Bruce Greenspan, the only Master Bridge Teacher in St. Louis, will teach two free classes during the Longest Day event. “Last year, we raised over $14,000, more than doubling the amount raised by numerous groups in the St. Louis area. This year, we are currently the second-leading bridge club in the country in this fundraising effort. The bridge players in St. Louis have shown great heart and generosity...(and) it looks like it is in the cards for players at the St. Louis Bridge Center to become No. 1 in fundraising efforts for 2015,” he says. For more information about the St. Louis Bridge Center, call 569-1430 or visit stlouisbridge.org.

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

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

SEE: THE MUNY Forest Park; muny.org - The Muny’s 97th season kicks off June 15 with My Fair Lady (through June 21)

- Dining options at the Culver Pavilion include themed nights, including London Broil and Fish and Chips for My Fair Lady performances

PAMPER: HOUSE OF NOUR 2928 S. Brentwood Blvd. in Brentwood; 962-6687 - A new salon that’s getting buzz for its quality customer service and menu of services - A range of beauty treatments, including eyebrow and lash treatments, and massage and waxing

READ: THE NIGHTINGALE Local bookstores and amazon.com - The latest offering from author Kristin Hannah tells the gripping story of two sisters at the dawn of World War II in France - Romance and suspense all in one satisfying read

EXPERIENCE: ST. LOUIS RENAISSANCE FAIRE Through June 14; Rotary Park in Wentzville; stlrenfest.com - Find a fair full of jousting and live entertainment like comedy troupes, fire-eaters, jugglers and belly dancers - Food, drink and artwork from local artisans

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Breaking Bad FROM THE DAY THEY ARE BORN, OUR KIDS are expected to hit certain milestones. They are supposed to walk at 12 months, use the potty at 3 years of age, know the alphabet by preschool, and so on...and so on. There’s an age when it’s acceptable for them to sit in the front seat, an age when they can go to the movies by themselves, and an age to get a phone and have a Facebook page. As a parent, some of these milestones are met with exuberance (Hurray! No more diapers!), and some are met with ambivalence (Hurray. You can drive. Alone. At night. In the rain...). Still, others are met with dread (Hurray? You got a tattoo?). As we make our way along this parenting path, there is another developmental benchmark that bears mentioning: discipline. It occurred to me the other day. Cranky (17) was late getting home. No surprise there, and I wasn’t really that mad about it. What upset me was the utter and complete lack of communication. Where was the quick text to say, Hey, I’m not trapped in the car as it tips precariously on the edge of a cliff, be home in 10. Somehow Sorry, my phone died doesn’t quite cut it when you’re picturing a dead-eyed truck driver making his way to an abandoned meatpacking plant with your child in a potato sack in the cab of the semi. (She was really late.) Back to my point, the incident called for some sort of retribution, but I almost laughed out loud when I thought of trying to mete out some my go-to punishments with a straight face. I mean, what are my options? When I was a teenager, the standard punishment was to go to your room. It was quick, painless and fairly effective. In 2015, however, sending a child to their room is like letting them into the command center at NORAD. There’s a laptop, a tablet, a phone, and every game, movie, app, website, video, TV show, song and social network

Debbie Baldwin

TANGENTIAL THINKER accessible. Sending them to their room accomplishes a crucial half of the punishment process: getting them out of your hair. It, however, fails miserably at the other half: giving them negative consequences for bad behavior. The goal in this complicated web is to discipline the child without punishing the parent. Sure, I could take away her driving privileges, translation: I could give myself six more taxi assignments each day. So, even a simple grounding can be a burden. Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids, but if another family wants to feed and entertain them for a night, who am I to deny myself—er, rather them—the opportunity? ...which brings me back to technology: It seems that the most effective way to express your disapproval with a child is to take away their phone. Cranky’s phone is like another appendage. I often wonder if I remove it, will she experience phantom phone, and still feel it in her hand? Sure, it might be a bit of an inconvenience to me, but it should be short-lived as the punishment to her is unbearable. Yes. This is the answer. She will learn quickly that failure to communicate with me will not be tolerated...because I will take away her phone...so she can’t communicate...so she remembers to communicate...The very reason I am attempting to punish her in the first place. Back to the drawing board.

THE MUNY PHOTO BY SARAH CROWDER

- Next up: Hairspray, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Into the Woods, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Oklahoma!

REVIEWS MOVIE REVIEWS

THEATER REVIEW BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

Spy

UNDERCOVER FOPS RATING: 8 out of 10

OLLYWOOD HAS been spoofing spy films for decades. Some attempts have been successful (Get Smart, the TV show), others have been dismal (Get Smart, the movie). The original Pink Panther movies, Austin Powers, and RED are smart, entertaining and really, really funny movies; which brings us to Spy—also a very funny movie. I mean, it’s one of those rare I-need-to-watch-itagain-because-I missed-a-line funny movies. Susan (Melissa McCarthy) is a tied-to-her-desk CIA agent, lending her support to her dashing partner in the field, Bradley Fine (Jude Law). When Bradley is shot by notorious arms dealer Rayna (Rose Byrne), and the team’s active agents become exposed, it’s up to Susan to get her hands dirty. With the unwanted help of rogue agent Rick Ford (Jason Statham) and her fellow desk jockey Nancy (Miranda Hart), Susan heads to Europe to avenge Bradley and recover a missing nuke. The plot is really irrelevant, as it is merely a vehicle to deliver bit after bit of pretty terrific comedy. The only thing about the movie that actually did surprise me was Jason Statham. The brooding action star takes to comedy like it’s his first love, delivering some of the biggest laughs of the film. McCarthy, as always, is side-splitting. The movie is 15 minutes too long; but as far as laughs go, it’s a winner.

Entourage

WANNABE RATING: 5 out of 10

SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE PHOTO COURTESY OF PETER WOCHNIAK

WATCHED AND LOVED this TV show. It was, quite simply, cool. Four childhood friends—one who happens to be a movie star—hanging out in Hollywood and loving every minute of it. So why not take a funny, edgy, intelligent show about the big screen to the big screen? I now have an answer for you. Our story begins with A-lister Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier) celebrating his divorce after two days of marriage on a yacht in Ibiza. His boys, Turtle (Jerry Ferrara), Eric (Kevin Connolly) and Johnny Drama (Kevin Dillon) are quickly by his side to lend moral support and, of course, party. When Ari Gold (Jeremy Piven), Vince’s former agent, offers Vince the lead in his next project, he accepts on one condition: He directs it, as well. Under a cloak of secrecy and an exploding budget, the film threatens to ruin both Vince and Ari. Meanwhile, financiers Travis (Haley Joel Osment) and his father (Billy Bob Thornton) want a look at their investment. The good news: The movie is lighthearted and funny. It is over-the-top with glitz and cameos and location settings. The bad news: With the exception of Piven and Dillon, no one can act. (I am excusing producer Mark Wahlberg for his dialed-in cameo, because, of course, he can act—he just doesn’t do it here.) It’s like watching your third-grader deliver his one line in the school play. It was an unfortunate reminder of the random jackpot that is the movie business; and I guess that’s sort of the point of the movie, after all.

Smokey Joe’s Cafe

BY MARK BRETZ

THE STORY Nine young adults gather at their old stomping grounds to reminisce about their lost youth and the songs that remind them of those happy, bygone days.

HIGHLIGHTS: Welcome to Smokey Joe’s Café, a classy joint where the neon lights glare brightly in the night like beacons welcoming long-distance travelers. It’s a jukebox come to life, and the ‘juke’ is filled entirely with pop, rock and rhythm and blues tunes written by prolific, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame songwriting duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. STAGES St. Louis’ nine likable, multi-talented young performers fill two acts and two hours at the Reim Theatre, delivering an impressive medley of numbers all penned by two men born in 1933, who proved adept at penning hit after hit for a wide range of artists on the Billboard charts. Really, Smokey Joe’s Café is nothing more than a musical revue that strings together more than 40 numbers that became hits for such artists as Elvis Presley, Big Mama Thornton, The Drifters, The Coasters, Ben E. King, The Monkees, Dion, Johnny Cash and many, many more. The stage becomes a giant jukebox for this revue that defines the jukebox musical, in the sense that there’s very little plot. The show’s apex occurs at the end of Act I with a trio of tunes that begins with On Broadway; and then segues to the tale of unrepentant boozer D.W. Washburn, who finally is shown the road to salvation in the show-stopping Saved, led by the powerfully convincing Keisha Gilles.

COMPANY: STAGES St. Louis VENUE: Reim Theatre, Kirkwood Civic Center, 111 South Geyer Road DATES: Through June 28 TICKETS: $20-$57; 821-2407 or stagesstlouis. org RATING: A 4.5 on a scale of 1-to-5. More reviews available at laduenews.com

Each of the performers is given a chance to shine solo or in a leading role. J Nycole Ralph steams up the stage in a skimpy, sequined outfit telling how she took Don Juan to the cleaners in their divorce. Emily Afton gets the opportunity to showcase her considerable vocal skills at a sparsely populated lounge where she laments the tale of Pearl’s a Singer in droll, matter-of-fact fashion. There are not one, but two Elvis impersonators, as Richard Crandle gyrates and croons to his woman on Treat Me Nice, while Brent Michael Diroma poses in the dark before going into The King’s moves on Jailhouse Rock. Bronwyn Tarboton, Ralph, Afton and Gilles steam up the joint pointing out their talents and attributes on I’m a Woman, while Jason Samuel and the guys get a comic eyeful and more sneaking down to the carny for a look at Little Egypt. Kent Overshown leads the way on a set of oddly paired but effective numbers, the ballad There Goes My Baby, followed by the humorous Love Potion #9. Director Stephen Bourneuf keeps the show humming merrily along, and his work with musical staging is exhaustingly challenged on almost every one of the 40 or so tunes, most of which showcase some dancing or comic abilities by the cast. Smokey Joe’s Café isn’t a musical with a book, per se. It is, however, engaging and consistently enjoyable entertainment, especially for audience members who remember when AM radio was the home of rock ‘n’ roll.

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DIV ER SIONS SUMMER THEATER FESTIVALS

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CHOOL’S OUT, VACATIONS ARE underway, and all the spring rain has led to abundant yard work. If you’re looking for something to fill those few spare hours you may have, though, consider one of the several theater festivals that will play in St. Louis this summer. Whether it’s singing you crave, an offering of new plays, or one of the most acclaimed ‘fringe’ festivals in the country, it’s all happening here. The fourth annual St. Lou Fringe Festival is expanding to two weeks of performances from its original single weekend of productions. The 12-day event will take place June 17 through 28, and will include more prime-time presentations to accommodate the growing local Fringe movement. A block party on June 17 opens the festivities, which will conclude June 28 with a Closing Extravaganza. Em Piro, founder and executive director of the St. Lou Fringe Festival, says that “This is a natural evolution that maintains our focus on independent performing arts and accessibility to all culturally curious people in our community.” Performances will run only on the weekends, with workshops, sessions with artists and other creative projects, filling out the week. A total of 30 producing companies will perform more than 100 shows ranging from comedy to dance to music and other forms of theater. Companies range from local artistic groups to performers from New York, Chicago, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Brooklyn, Kentucky and Colorado. This year’s St. Lou Fringe Festival performances will concentrate on five venues located in the Grand Center Arts District: the Kranzberg Black Box, the Kranzberg Studio, Duet Gallery, The Stage at KDHX and CEL: Center for Architecture & Design. Additional programs will take place at the Public Media Commons, Strauss Park and Jazz St. Louis, all of which are in Grand Center. St. Lou, which made CNN’s list of top fringe festivals in 2014, features performing art of any discipline: theater, storytelling, dance, spoken word, burlesque, aerial and acrobatics, visual art and more. For more information, visit stlfringe.com. For folks whose taste favors the individual singing style known as cabaret, the fifth annual St. Louis Cabaret Festival will take place July 22 through 25. Festival executive and artistic director Tim Schall is featuring an eclectic musical menu that runs from the legendary Marilyn Maye to home-grown talents. “We feature well-known, celebrated performers, up-and-coming singers and highlight new songwriting voices such as this year’s performance by Jason Robert Brown,” Schall points out. “Our

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Marilyn Maye will perform at the 2015 St. Louis Cabaret Festival

goal is to create excitement for the art form, and year-round, we make our audiences aware of all of the great cabaret performances that are going on in St. Louis.” St. Louis audiences on July 22 will be among the first outside of New York City to see the renowned Maye perform her show, Sinatra – Her Way, which recently debuted at Manhattan’s 54 Below night club in the centennial year of Sinatra’s birth. Brown, whose Broadway hit, The Bridges of Madison County, is among the shows on The Fox Theatre’s 2015-16 season schedule, is known as one of the most gifted songwriters of his generation. He’ll perform at the Sheldon on July 23, followed by two-time Tony Award-winning actress Christine Ebersole, who will appear at the Sheldon in her St. Louis cabaret debut July 24. The St. Louis Cabaret Festival will conclude on Saturday, July 25 at the Kranzberg Arts Center, when performers from St. Louis and Continued on page 71

Jason Robert Brown will perform at the 2015 St. Louis Cabaret Festival

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45. ‘Don’t give up!’ 46. Put down, slangily 47. Pillbox, e.g. 49. Bow 50. Late loudmouthed reality star 58. Rehearsal dinner ritual 59. Icelandic epic 60. Small Indonesian buffalo 61. Egg-shaped 62. Live wire, so to speak 63. Alone 64. Half of a ’60s folk band 65. ‘To ___ is human’ 66. Bricklayers’ equipment

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KATIE’S continued from page 56 the regions and cuisine in Italy, and try different dishes we don’t normally make,” Collier explains, adding that the special events help build onto the menu. By dining at Katie’s, customers also are helping

FESTIVALS continued from page 70 around the country will take the stage to celebrate their work in concert. For tickets and other details, visit thecabaretproject.org. Over at the Gaslight Theater, the third annual LaBute New Theater Festival will be held July 10 through Aug. 3. Each night during its run, an original work titled Kandahar by renowned playwright Neil LaBute will be performed at the festival. LaBute himself plans to attend on July 24 and 25.

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fact-finding process. “We take busy, successful people off the treadmill called life, two times a year for an hour, and just help them dream about what they want to create personally, professionally and financially for themselves, their families and their future,” Hempstead explains. “This leads to a written, comprehensive plan that’s delivered to the client and updated every year to

make sure they’re on track to achieve what’s most important to them.” As Northwestern Mutual serves clients’ holistic financial needs, top of mind are the firm’s core values, Gross says. “We are value-based financial advisers who put the client first and help them achieve every financial goal they have.”

the restaurant give back to the community that supports it. On Giveback Tuesdays, the fourth Tuesday of every month, a local charity benefits from 100 percent of the establishment’s profits. To date, Katie’s has donated more than $26,000 to nonprofits, including Angels Arms, APA, Friends of Wings, Food Outreach, Gateway180,

Operation Food Search and the Wyman Center. This summer, the eatery will lend support to SLOCA on June 23, as well as Places for People and Haven House. “We have been embraced by the community, so it’s important for us to give back,” Collier says. “You can’t keep it unless you give it away.”

Native St. Louis actor Michael Hogan, an MICDS grad, is scheduled to perform the work every night. More than 250 submissions were sent to the festival’s founder and executive director, William Roth of St. Louis Actors’ Studio, for consideration on this year’s schedule. Playwrights from California, Chicago, London, New York, Toronto, Connecticut and St. Louis (Theresa Masters and Marc Pruter) will have their one-acts produced and performed on stage. For more information, visit stlas.org.

But before any of these broad-ranging theatrical ventures begin, Insight Theatre Company will hold its annual gala on Sunday, June 14, to honor legendary St. Louis theater professor and director extraordinaire Wayne Loui at the Expressive Arts Center on the Nerinx Hall campus. Earlier this year, Loui also won the Outstanding Director of a Drama award from the St. Louis Theater Circle for Insight Theatre Company’s production of Death of a Salesman. For information on tickets, visit insighttheatrecompany.com.

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DIV ER SIONS

AROUND TOWN

THROUGH 6/20

THROUGH 2/14

6/15

THE THREEPENNY OPERA New Line Theatre performs the dark comedy, The Threepenny Opera, at Washington University South Campus Theatre. 8 p.m. $15-$25. 534-1111 or newlinetheatre.com. DOG SEES GOD Stray Dog Theatre presents a satire of the Peanuts characters in their teenage years. 8 p.m. $20-$25. 865-1995 or straydogtheatre.org.

A WALK IN 1875 ST. LOUIS Explore St. Louis in the year 1875 through photographs, artifacts and writings of the day at the Missouri History Museum. 746-4599 or mohistory.org.

THROUGH 6/21

6/13, 20 & 27 & 7/11, 18 & 25

MY FAIR LADY The Muny will open its 97th season with this romantic Broadway classic featuring favorite songs, The Rain in Spain and I Could Have Danced All Night, under the stars in Forest Park. 8:15 p.m. Various prices. 534-1111 or muny.org.

THROUGH 6/26

OLD ORCHARD GAZEBO SERIES Take in music and a movie at Gazebo Park in Webster Groves. 7 p.m. music; 8:30 p.m. movie. oldorchardwg.com.

6/14 THE SOUNDS OF SIMON & GARFUNKEL AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle will perform the music of Simon & Garfunkel with St. Louis Symphony at Powell Hall. 2 p.m. $30-$65. 534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.

6/15

RICHARD THE LIONHEART Opera Theatre presents the U.S. premiere of Richard the Lionheart at the Loretto-Hilton Center. Various times. $25-$130. 961-0644 or opera-stl.org.

THROUGH 8/23 LANTERN FESTIVAL: MAGIC REIMAGINED Marvel at 22 glowing works of art from Zigong, China at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Various times. $5-$26. 577-5100 or mobot.org.

SING FOR SITEMAN The sixth annual concert, benefitting Siteman Cancer Center, will feature performances by artists of Opera Theatre Saint Louis accompanied by event founder and pianist Carol Wong at John Burroughs School’s Performing Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. performance, followed by a wine and dessert reception with the performers. $50-$100. 961-0644 or singforsiteman.org. THE 442S Featuring members of the St. Louis Symphony and the Erin Bode Group, The 442s will play a mix of jazz, classical folk and rock songs at the Public Media Commons in Grand Center. 7:30 p.m. Free. ninenet.org.

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JENNY SUE KOSTECKI-SHAW The author will read from her new children’s book, Luna & Me: The True Story of a Girl Who Lived in a Tree to Save a Forest, at Left Bank Books. 367-6731 or left-bank.com. A LITTLE LUNCH MUSIC Opera Theatre artists from Richard the Lionheart will perform at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood. 12:30 p.m. Free. opera-stl.org.

6/16 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Rockin’ Chair will perform in Faust Park as part of Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Concerts Series. 7 p.m. 636-532-3399 or chesterfieldmochamber.com.

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CHILD’S PLAY 6/12 JUNGLE BOOGIE The tribute band, Ticket to the Beatles, will perform as part of the Saint Louis Zoo’s family-friendly concert series. 5-8 p.m. Free. 781-0900 or stlzoo.org. 6/13-14 THE LITTLE MERMAID Missouri Ballet Theatre will perform the family favorite, The Little Mermaid, at Washington University’s Edison Theatre. Various times. $35. 935-6543 or edison.wustl.edu. 6/17 & 6/24 FIREFLY FESTIVAL See fireflies light up the night sky during the Firefly Festival. 8-9:30 p.m. 636-530-0076 or butterflyhouse.org.

6/17 WHITAKER MUSIC FESTIVAL Jazz and blues artist Joe Mancuso performs at Cohen Amphitheater in the Missouri Botanical Garden. 7:30 p.m. Free. 577-5100 or mobot.org.

6/17-21 MISSOURI CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL Hear Morning Music, Music After Work, Trios of Darkness and Light, and more at First Congregational Church in Webster Groves. Various times. mochambermusic.org.

6/19 JUDY BLUME Maryville Talks Books continues with bestselling and beloved author Judy Blume, discussing and signing her new novel for adults, In the Unlikely Event, at Maryville University Auditorium. 7 p.m. $31, admits one and includes a copy of the book; $36, admits two and includes a book. 367-6731 or left-bank.com.

CHECK THIS OUT THROUGH 6/28 THE ARISTOCATS Experience feline fun as STAGES ST. LOUIS presents Disney’s The Aristocats at The Playhouse at Westport Plaza. Various times. $22-$26. 821-2407 or stagesstlouis.org.

EADS BRIDGE PHOTO BY ROBERT BENECKE, COURTESY OF MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM, A WALK IN 1875 ST. LOUIS

BY BRITTANY NAY

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Central West End Association

Mike Dierberg, Mary and Jim Dierberg, Jennifer and Jim Lord

Katherine Law, Carol Miller, Kathy Parks

Dr. Mark Harrington and Toni Ponder

Lacette and Tommy Price

Brad and Carrie Pettenger, Jennifer and Jim Cunnane

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Adam Woodruff, Bobby Parker, Jeff Kapfer, Dave Sewall

Liz Payne, Sean Follis, Star Geisz

Linda and Peter Harre

Louise Harre, Doug Cauble

St. Louis Jaycees

Kerry Bryan, John Kellerman

Margaret and John Walters

Nick and Sarah Angelides

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Washington Bryan II, Karrla Dosamante, Joan Berkman, Lewis Bettman

Laura and Bob Jilke

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314-827-5664 Michael Flynn Landscaping Paver -Walkway-Patio-Drive. Weekly Mowing, Gardening, Weeding & Pruning. Lighting. Irrigation. For all your landscaping & lawn care needs. 314-243-6784 FASTandFREE.us/trim.html See this link for $25 off Mulching and Shrub Trimming Coupon and Video or Call/Text Jeff (314)520-5222 with Mizzou Crew Landscaping

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

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

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314-481-3500 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

Clayton Building Lot For Sale Location is Clayton Gardens Subd.

A Rare Find! REAL ESTATE FOR RENT 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; $1,200/month Call 314-398-5620

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Beautiful-Private 3,450sqft Country Home w/5BRs, 4 Full BAs & Spectacular Bluff View of Mississippi River Valley & Illinois Bluffs. Located just 30min. NW of St. Louis on Hwy 79. This very well maintained home offers: woods, creek, pasture, tillable acreage, pond site & abundant wildlife; finished walkout LL with family room & kitchen adds 1,400 sq.ft. UPDATES INCLUDE: 40yr Architectural Roof, Newly Screened Back Porches with Trex Flooring, Freshly Painted Exterior & Interior (including closets), Newly Tuckpointed Chimneys & Electric Furnace. Perfect Primary Residence, Summer/Weekend Home, B&B, or Hunting/Duck Club. Duck Lake Acreage Nearby. óóóóóóóóóóó 2nd 2BR/1BA ome at entrance with caretaker/renter potential. Reduced to $499,500!!! FSBO 314.862.2790

Contact Owner/Agent For Details 314-863-5100

$$ SAVE MONEY $$ If you want to buy a detached villa in the Simon Homes area of Enclave Bellerive on a premiere lot at a REDUCED PRICE. Call 314-657-7737

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

Tree Pruning & Removal, Plant Healthcare Program, Deadwooding, Stump Grinding, Deep Root Fertilization, Cabling & Storm Cleanup Cary Semsar ISA Board Certified Master Arborist OH-5130B Free Estimate, Fully Insured

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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!

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

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

"U Name It & We Haul It" 7 Days a Week - Same Day Appliances, Brush, Clean Outs, Demo, Basement & Garage, Etc. 325 Acres Hardin TWP Calhoun Co. IL Price $3,900/acre This amazing piece of Calhoun Co. is conveniently located about four miles north of town, a short distance off of Rt. 100, only 45 min from St. Louis. Approx. 50 acres are tillable w/remaining 275 being wooded & not having been timbered for over 25 years. This farm has it all when it comes to hunting turkey & huge white tail bucks. Off of a dead end road, the seclusion, available food sources and pond make this property one the trophy hunter will not want to overlook. For more information call 618-576-9916 after 5pm

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HAJEK LAWNCARE Spring Special & Fertilization Programs. Full Service Maintenance & Lawn Care Provider. Weekly Mowing as LOW As $25! Fully Insured. Joshua 314-856-3544 hajeklawncare@yahoo.com

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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

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MIZZELL REMODELING & EXTERIORS Siding, Windows, Soffits, Fascia, Gutters, Decks, Kitchens & Baths. A+ BBB. MC & VI. 314-845-2996 www.mizzellremodeling.com {LadueNews.com} June 12, 2015

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TUCKPOINTING 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

We offer a wide range of tree and landscaping services. • Tree Trimming/Removal • Landscaping • Insect and Disease Control • Fertilizations • Tree and Shrub Planting • Retaining Walls (New/Rebuilds) • Mulch/Compost Call for Free Estimates. 314-895-1883

TUCKPOINTING Chimney Repair, Glass Blocks, Brick Block, Stone & Stucco. Waterproofing. Insured. 40 Yrs Experience. Free Estimates. 314-910-3132 636-797-2947

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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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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

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

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REGENTS PARK LONDON Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment. Convenient to Museums, Theaters & Shopping. Wireless Internet Access. Highly Recommended! Call 314-569-2009

SAUGATUCK-DOUGLAS, MI Historic Lake Michigan cottage, private beach. Sleeps 8; Cable, Internet, Laundry. Jun/Jul/Aug; Sat-2Sat $1500-$1900 weekly. 314.862.3252 for availability

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

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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CLAYTON 11440 Clayton Road $1,999,999 TBB by Kennerly Custom Homes. 1acre lot KEN MIESNER 314-503-6600

WILDWOOD 1238 Shepard Oaks $1,799,000 Exquisite 1.5 story DeShetler home MARY BETH BENES 636-394-9300

ST. ALBANS 274 Saint Georges $1,500,000 6,000 Sq Ft+ rests majestically on 1+ acre COLLEEN LAWLER 636-532-0200

CHESTERFIELD 17 Bonhomme Grove $1,500,000 Elegant, custom 1.5 story Villa MARY GETTINGER 636-394-9300

LADUE 3 Godwin $1,098,000 Stately brick 1.5 story, parklike lot MARY GUNTHER 636-394-9300

LADUE 28 Daniel Road $995,000 Beautiful 15 year old, custom-built home MAUREEN BAHN 314-821-5885

SUNSET HILLS 6 Fox Meadows $999,000 Classic and stately 5BR/5.5BA home JOAN LENZ 314-965-3030

CHESTERFIELD 16 Bonhomme Grove $995,000 Exquisite, classic styled Villa CARLA BORGARD 636-394-9300

FRONTENAC 522 Tregaron $875,000 Smashing contemporary JILL KELLY 314-993-8000

GLENDALE 66 Berry Road Park $874,900 Magnificent architectural treasure SUE WOLTER 314-821-5885

RICHMOND HEIGHTS 20 Berkshire $849,000 Beautifully maintained on .82 acres MARY GENTSCH 314-993-8000

CREVE COEUR 12356 Conway $839,000 Renovated 4BR ranch, fin LL, HP plan STEVEN MATHES 314-993-8000

LADUE 5 Wickersham $839,000 Many updates with pool MARY GENTSCH 314-993-8000

OLIVETTE 9441 Old Bonhomme $799,900 4BR farmhouse on acre, 5,000 Sq Ft, super STEVEN MATHES 314-993-8000

OLIVETTE 9227 Ladue Hills $785,000 Renovated 5 BR, fin LL, .5 acre, Ladue school STEVEN MATHES 314-993-8000

CHESTERFIELD 14315 Wainridge $775,000 Exquisite contemporary 5BR, 1.5 story JOSHUA GORDON 314-878-9820

CHESTERFIELD 14309 Ladue $748,000 4 floors-appx 6,700+Sq Ft, 6BR/5.5BA MARTY LEVISON 636-532-0200

KIRKWOOD 5 Hillcrest $629,000 Beautifully cared for 6BR Victorian LINDA NEILL 314-965-3030

CHESTERFIELD 1645 Trotting Trail $625,000 Private getaway on 2+ acres LINDSEY JACOBS 636-394-9300

CHESTERFIELD 1954 Chesterfield Ridge $624,900 Elegant yet comfortable and spacious JEAN NAKIS 636-532-0200

BALLWIN 617 Wood Fern $588,900 Gorgeous custom home with pool KARLA LEWIS 314-993-8000

ST. LOUIS 315 North Meramec #32 $555,000 Lovely top floor condo, 2BR/2.5BA PAUL MITTELSTADT 314-993-8000

WILDWOOD 1620 Vintage Oak $549,923 Breathtaking 1 acre Cul-de-sac lot KATHY PECHER 636-394-9300

LADUE 10049 Springwood $547,000 Updated ranch with pool on .67 acres MARY GENTSCH 314-993-8000

CLARKSON VALLEY 15859 Kettington $499,900 Pristine 1.5 story on 1.1 acre lot CARLA BORGARD 636-394-9300

ST. LOUIS 1534 Mason Valley $488,000 Updated chic, French Provence flair MAYA KEFALOV 314-993-8000

TOWN AND COUNTRY 1204 Montaigne $485,000 New price, elegantly updated home JULIE TATUM 636-394-9300

BRENTWOOD 9129 Madge $479,900 Beautiful 2 story, 3,100 Sq Ft, open floor plan HELEN REID 314-993-8000

CHESTERFIELD 14199 Cross Trails $460,000 Total renovation 4BR/3.5BA MARIA ELIAS 314-993-8000

UNIVERSITY CITY 582 Stratford $441,000 Contemporary renovation 3BR/2.5BA SUSAN MURRAY 314-993-8000

LAKE ST. LOUIS 108 Evesham E. $400,000 1.5 story over 4,300 Sq Ft, w/inlaw quarters JOHN COCHRAN 636-561-1000

ST. LOUIS 10419 Capitol $382,500 Unique lovely home with 4BR/3BA STACIE FRYREAR 314-821-5885

KIRKWOOD 457 Porter $380,000 Charming 2 story with updated kitchen GILLETTE WEBB 314-878-9820

UNIVERSITY CITY 7219 Northmoor $355,000 Beautifully maintained and charming SUSAN MURRAY 314-993-8000

UNIVERSITY CITY 7464 Stanford $299,999 Traditional colonial open floor plan GORDON WEIR 314-993-8000

ST. LOUIS 6232 Southwood #1 $290,000 Charming 2BR/2BA condo rehab-2012 SANDRA WALLICK 314-993-8000

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