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The LUXURY COLLECTION of

Alliance Real Estate

1421 Wheatfield Lane | Saint Albans | $795,000

Stone Ledge Farm - 196+ acres Dutzow | $3,675,000

16763 Eagle Bluff Court

30 Bellerive Country Club

9810 Log Cabin Court

Chesterfield | $1,599,000

Town & Country | $1,540,000

Ladue | $1,499,000

14 Heather Hill Lane Olivette | $1,398,000

849 Cella Road

Wenwood Farm Winery

21 Bonhomme Grove

16121 Walnut Hill Farm Dr

626 Morel Court

Ladue | $1,350,000

Bland | $1,200,000

Chesterfield | $1,200,000

Chesterfield | $1,075,000

Saint Albans | $995,000

4909 Laclede Avenue #1503

721 Hawkbrook

16480 Ranch Road

5261 Westminster Place

55 Thornhill Drive

Glendale | $899,000

Wright City | $887,500

St Louis City | $880,000

Wildwood | $875,000

11414 South 40 Drive

3473 Whitsetts Fork Road

970 Tara Oaks Drive

1529 Lookout Mountain Drive

340 Willow Weald Path

Frontenac | $859,000

Wildwood | $855,000

Chesterfield | $850,000

Wildwood | $839,000

Chesterfield | $835,000

235 Saint Georges Drive

531 Woodcliff Heights Drive

14 Windsor Lane

10552 Glen Oaks Drive

94 Augustine Road

Saint Albans | $775,000

Wildwood | $773,000

Kirkwood | $749,000

Festus | $629,900

Eureka | $569,000

Visit www.stlopens.com to view weekend open houses

St Louis City | $865,000

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16901 Pacland Ridge Drive Chesterfield | $1,990,000

18127 Melrose

Wildwood | $879,000

Alliance Real Estate

4609 Elder Road

Villa Ridge | $1,099,000

326 Merlot Lane

Saint Albans | $849,900

9890 Old Warson Road Ladue | $1,440,000

15 Woodcliffe Road

12349 Borcherding

Ladue | $1,195,000

Des Peres | $750,000

Luanne Zwolak

Butler Felsher Group

314-749-8100 lzwolak@bhhsall.com www.LuanneZwolak.com

Carol Butler: 314-630-3165 Juli-Ann Felsher: 314-303-3232 www.butlerfelshergroup.com

8119 Stratford Drive

233 North Forsyth Boulevard

14 Greenbriar Drive

Luxurious new construction in Clayton Gardens with unsurpassable finishes that will take your breath away.

Total restoration in Clayton Gardens. This 1.5 story, 4bed, 4.5 bath open design home affords walking lifestyle to Clayton cafes and shopping.

With over 35 years experience in helping to manage over 61 million in real estate transactions, I offer my clients a wealth of expertise and care in helping them achieve their real estate goals. As a luxury specialist of Alliance Real Estate, I look forward to helping you!

Clayton | $1,750,000

Ladue | RECENTLY SOLD!

Clayton | $1,150,000 | Coming Soon!

Visit www.stlopens.com to view weekend open houses

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Style Feature:

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Tower Grove Park The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Care and Counseling Foundry Art Centre Upcoming Gatherings

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The Trio: Bold Gold Inside Design Feature: Next Project Studio

BUTTER LOVE

STYLE

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Arts & Culture Feature:

UNION AVENUE OPERA

On Trend Beauty Buzz Feature: Butter Love

THE DAILY

Starting today, Union Avenue Opera opens its 23rd summer season with Albert Herring, Carousel and Hänsel und Gretel (in series through the end of August), which LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach previews here.

Butter Love by L.C.’s La’Crassia Wilderness chats with LN regular Julia Cain about her company’s scrubs, soaks and hydrating body butters, which have grown quite popular in just three years – and many of which look good enough to eat.

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Featured Listings 1. 13303 Cross Land Drive · Town and Country OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! Located on a two-acre lot, this impressive house includes exceptional millwork, custom walnut floors, and a den with wet bar, built-ins and wood burning fireplace. The lower level offers a family room and bonus room with full bath. $849,900

4. 58 Frederick Lane · Glendale

2. 7 The Orchards Lane · Olivette Incredibly charming one and a half story! First floor offers a spacious dining room, light filled open living room with fireplace, breakfast room off the kitchen with bay window overlooking pool, and window walled family room! $734,000 3. 7747 Kingsbury #12 · Clayton Sophisticated living in Old Town Clayton. The Fountain View greets you as you stroll to your ground level unit. A custom kitchen designed by the owner offers pristine stainless appliances. The bedroom is large and includes extra sound proofing. $185,000

1. 13303 Cross Land Drive · Town and Country

5. 524 High Hampton · Ladue

2. 7 The Orchards Lane · Olivette

4. 58 Frederick Lane · Glendale Bright and spacious classic ranch offers a gracious formal living room with wood burning fireplace and built-in bookshelves. The kitchen with center island and access to the laundry room, adjoins a multi-windowed sunroom. A favorite relaxing spot, the back-yard brick patio overlooks perennial garden and fountain. $499,900 5. 524 High Hampton · Ladue OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! Charming one and a half story colonial featuring a stunning garden room with vaulted ceiling overlooking the 1.8-acre lot, large brick patio, and perennial gardens. Living and family rooms are enhanced by moldings and two fireplaces. Beautiful home inside and out! $925,000

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MORE NEW LISTINGS 477 Twin Creek Road (Creve Coeur).

$649,900

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! This traditional home is tastefully updated with five bedrooms, four and a half baths, and a finished lower level. The entry foyer flows to the living room, dining room, family room and the expansive kitchen with hearth room and breakfast room. Master suite includes a spa-like custom shower and oversized walk-in closet. 15334 Schoettler Estates (Chesterfield). $489,000 OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! Stately, traditional five-bedroom home. Large kitchen with granite counters opens to a beautiful sunroom. Open flow between the living and family rooms featuring bay windows and built-in shelves. The lower level offers a bonus room and in-law suite with full kitchen and bath.

$1,000,000 PLUS 35 Chesterfield Lakes (Chesterfield).

6. 338 North Central Avenue • Clayton $2,350,000

26 Countryside Lane (Frontenac).

$2,099,900

29 Glenview Road (Ladue).

$1,999,999

8110 Westmoreland Avenue (Clayton). $2,000,000 13 Overbrook Drive (Ladue).

$1,999,900

18 Clermont Lane (Ladue).

$1,999,000

338 North Central Avenue (Clayton).

$1,645,000

52 Huntleigh Woods (Huntleigh).

$1,575,000

3 Windsor Terrace Lane (Creve Coeur). $1,699,000

1440 Topping Road (Town and Country).$1,599,900

8 Sackston Woods (Creve Coeur).

21 Clermont Lane (Ladue).

$1,550,000

$1,499,000

6333 Ellenwood (Clayton).

$1,390,000

701 Woods of Ladue Lane (Ladue). $750,000 - $1,000,000

$1,150,000

1126 Bella Vista Drive (Frontenac).

524 High Hampton (Ladue).

$1,225,000

$925,000

656 Brookhaven Court (Kirkwood).

$924,000

1060 Chelsea Avenue (Glendale).

$895,000

1717 Warson Estates Drive (Ladue).

$890,900

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! One of a kind two-story home

29 Dwyer Place (Ladue).

$875,000

is complemented with a center hall and fabulous

13303 Cross Land Drive (T&C).

$849,900

302 Oak Stand Court (Chesterfield).

$839,000

505 Bonhomme Forest (Olivette).

$629,900

great room addition with a wet bar flowing seamlessly from the kitchen/breakfast room and family room. The almost half acre lot offers a pleasant backyard with a side entry oversized garage. The screen porch is a sweet addition. Come and see! 308 Genoa (Ballwin).

$209,900

Offering an updated interior, this three bedroom,

two and a half bath home deserves your attention!

The floor plan is open including hardwood floors.

The kitchen is updated and leads to a large deck. The lower level includes a family room with a fireplace, bar, and half bath.

816 South Central Avenue (Clayton).

$829,000

487 Chukker Valley (Ellisville).

1515 Dietrich Glen (Unic St. Louis).

477 Twin Creek Road (Creve Coeur).

505 Bonhomme Forest (Olivette).

617 Dartmouth Crest Drive (Wildwood).

$300,000 - $500,000 58 Frederick Lane (Glendale).

7387 Stratford Avenue (University City).

$729,900

$685,000

$684,900

$649,900

$629,900

$539,900 $499,900

15334 Schoettler Estates (Chesterfield). $489,000

$475,000

$429,000

9550 Litzsinger Road (Ladue).

$415,000

18172 Bent Ridge Drive (Glencoe).

$379,900

1927 Parkridge Avenue (Brentwood).

$399,900

1616 Carroll Street (St. Louis).

$374,500

2601 Sun Meadow Drive (Wildwood).

$354,900

7119 Cambridge Avenue (University City). $366,000

40 High Trails (Eureka).

7827 Cornell Avenue (University City). 5001 Oak Bluff (High Ridge). UNDER $300,000

12514 Larkwood (St. Louis).

7350 Dartmouth Ave (University City).

8830 Bridgeport Ave (Brentwood).

503 Wyncrest Drive (Ballwin).

28 Franjoe Court (St. Charles).

380 Genoa Drive (Ballwin).

1332 Louisville Ave (St. Louis).

1039 Groby Road (University City).

5629 Reber Palce (St. Louis). LOTS AND ACREAGE

2337 Maybrook (Kirkwood). 45 Trent Drive (Ladue).

12917 Topping Estates Drive (T&C).

$339,900

$339,000 $319,900

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CONDOS AND VILLAS 8025 Maryland Ave #15C (Clayton).

$500,000 - $750,000 454 Algonquin Place (Webster Groves).

12001 Berkley Manor Drive (Des Peres). $479,000

7038 Lindell Boulevard (St. Louis).

6. 338 North Central Avenue · Clayton Upon arriving you notice the generous entry, gleaming floors, incredible mill work, and 10-foot ceilings. The new Alspaugh kitchen has state of the art appliances. The family room has a handsome stone fireplace. A terrace is located off the kitchen, looking over the private pool. $1,645,000

622 Forest Court #2C (Clayton).

14304 Spyglass Ridge (Chesterfield).

$3,495,000 $599,000

$579,900

13343 Fairfield Circle (Town and Country).$529,000

1517 Washington Ave #302 (St. Louis).

$339,000

27 Silo Court · Wentzville

816 South Hanley #6B (Clayton).

$245,000

Attractive and well maintained ranch villa with comfortable living space!

27 Silo Court (Wentzville).

$229,900

Special amenities include an open floor plan, main floor master suite and laundry, vaulted ceilings, and a screened porch and oversized patio. The great room is generously sized and leads to the kitchen with a raised breakfast bar. $229,900

4540 Lindell Boulevard #106 (CWE). 900 South Hanley #15D (Clayton).

7747 Kingsbury #12 (Clayton).

1635 Washington Ave #809 (St. Louis).

$239,900

$220,000

$185,000

$139,000

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EDITOR ‌AS THE PROUD PARENT OF TWO BEAUTIFUL DOGS, I KNOW how much joy and companionship furry friends bring into our lives. So when I first heard of the Animal Protective Association (APA) of Missouri Adoption Center’s new animal foster program for seniors, I knew it was bound to make a real difference. Starting on p. 46, contributing writer Allison Babka profiles the APA pilot program currently in place at Stonecrest at Clayton View in Richmond Heights. Here, senior living residents are enjoying much more than cuddles with cute pups – they’re experiencing real, positive health benefits. Sarah Javier, president and executive director of the APA, says that fostering dogs helps cardiac health and arthritis due to increased movement. She also says it improves general wellbeing, as it provides another (possibly even noisy) reason to get out of bed early and start the day by caring for a sweet four-legged friend. Javier hopes to soon expand the foster program to include kittens and introduce it to more local senior living communities. I hope this feature gives you the same warm-and-fuzzy feeling it gave me. If you’re interested in learning more about the program or ways to support our local APA chapter, visit apamo.org. All the best,

Alecia Humphreys

Editor’s Corner Congrats to The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum on winning a National Silver ADDY award for its “Remember to Play” campaign! The national recognition was bestowed by the American Advertising Federation, the industry’s largest and most representative competition. The “Remember to Play” campaign beat out more than 40,000 entries nationally and was created in partnership with St. Louis-based Rodgers Townsend and Bruton Stroube Studios.

Big news from Cosmopolitan Events: The Webster Groves-based full-service wedding and event planning business recently launched Cosmopolitan Experiences. The new venture combines the expertise of Cosmopolitan’s seasoned event planners with RIO travel experts to offer a new way to experience corporate and incentive-based travel customized specifically for you and your company’s needs.

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NEW PRICE: $295,000 I Bedrooms: 2 I Baths: 2 I 1,440 Square Feet

$604,900 l Bedrooms: 4 I Baths: 3.5 I Total Living Area: 5,420 Square Feet

4466 West Pine Boulevard, Unit 14C in the CWE

1057 Winterwood Trail

This 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit is open, light and bright with an updated kitchen and vintage inspired bathrooms in addition to classic details like parquet wood floors and crown molding throughout most of the space. The master bedroom includes two organized walk-in closets. The kitchen features granite counters, breakfast bar, custom cabinetry and a gas range, plus a built-in paneled front refrigerator. Current floor plan configuration offers the owner flexibility in how they can use the space. There is ample storage in the unit along with a storage space in the garage. This unit does come with 1 assigned parking space. All utilities are included in the condo fees. Doorman and private pool.

Spectacular setting this atrium ranch on 4 acres backs to the community lake and offers views in every direction! This private setting sets the stage and the interior features/layout are impossible to resist! 12 foot great room, wood flooring newly refinished on main level, tons of recessed lighting, screened porch overlooks peaceful lot, split bedroom design on main level with a spacious master suite and a 4th bedroom on the walkout lower level. 6-car parking [3 car attached and 3 car detached], office/den on main level, fireplace, wet bar, family room and ample storage space in lower level. Beautifully landscaped exterior includes flagstone patio, sitting area with stone benches and fire pit area.

Kathleen Lovett Listing Agent 314.610.7408

Open 7/9, 1-3 PM

Laura Donovan Listing Agent 314.229.8978

Price: $1,275,000 I Bedrooms: 5 I Baths: 4.5 I 5,660 Square Feet

Susan Hurley Listing Agent 314.308.6636

Open 7/9, 1-3 PM

Price: $899,000 I Bedrooms: 3 I Baths: 3.5 I Total Living Area: 2,767 Square Feet

1405 Homestead Valley in Wildwood

34 Countryside Lane in Frontenac

Gorgeous home was built for the current owners two years ago. The main level, which features multiple windows highlighting the spectacular back yard and private wooded lot, boasts an office, first floor laundry, formal dining room, gracious living area that opens to the kitchen and breakfast room plus a wonderful hearth room and screened porch. The main floor master has a bay window and vaulted ceiling and the master bath is a real treat- his and hers vanities with quartz counters, a tub with separate shower and two walk-in closets. The walk out lower level has a work out room, and a bright bedroom and bathroom. Incredible new Baker swimming pool and hot tub.

Level 1.22+ acre setting with mature trees and a salt water swimming pool. Classic brick ranch with 3 bedroom, 2.5+ bath, oak paneled family room with fireplace. Formal living room with fireplace and bay window. Formal dining room. Gleaming hardwood floors. Updated kitchen with built-in refrigerator and separate ice maker. Master bedroom with en suite bath (newer). Newer hall bath and 2 additional bedrooms. 3 season sun room opens to patio. Stairway to expandable 2nd floor. Full basement.

Linda Benoist Listing Agent 314.504.5495

Lisa Coulter Listing Agent 314.941.2883

Marc Sinclair Listing Agent 314.805.5730

David Joyner Listing Agent 314.308.0216

janet mcafee inc. l 9889 clayton road l saint louis, missouri 63124 l 314.997.4800 I www.janetmcafee.com

nEW LIStInG | 7110 Waterman University City Price Upon Request.

nEW LIStInG | 429 West Adams Avenue Kirkwood $235,000 open 7/9, 1-3 PM

New LIstINg | 17703 Birch Leaf Court Chesterfield $759,000 open 7/9, 1-3 PM

13517 Weston Park drive town & Country $899,900 open 7/9, 1-3 PM

New LIstINgs 17703 Birch Leaf court, Chesterfield. Sleek, sophisticated, and smart come to mind in this well designed 1.5-story. Immaculate. 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. $759,000. open 7/9, 1-3 PM 7110 WaterMaN, University City. Move-in ready updated University City charmer with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Beautiful millwork. 2-car garage. Price upon request. 429 WeSt aDaMS aVeNue, Kirkwood. Charming, move-in ready 2 bedroom and 1 bath home with hardwood floors and fenced-in backyard. $235,000. open 7/9, 1-3 PM

LuxuryCollection 25 uPPer LaDue, Ladue. 2271 taLoN court, St. Albans. 171 North BeMiStoN aVeNue, Clayton. 544 QuaiL riDge, St. Albans. 11 BreNtMoor ParK, Clayton. 11 uPPer WhitMoor DriVe, Weldon Spring. 8 forDyce LaNe, Ladue. 6 BarcLay WooDS, Ladue. 8956 MoyDaLgaN roaD, Ladue. 241 LiNDeN aVeNue, Clayton. 1 BriDLe creeK roaD, Ladue. 111 graND MeriDieN foreSt ct., Wildwood. 3784 Doc SargeNt roaD, Pacific. 20 forDyce LaNe, Ladue. 33 PicarDy LaNe, Ladue. 2 forDyce LaNe, Ladue. 31 PicarDy LaNe, Ladue. 118 graND MeriDieN foreSt court, Wildwood. 10270 KiNSeLLa, Ladue. 6 aPPLe tree LaNe, Ladue. 22 cLerMoNt LaNe, Ladue. 2 WeNDoVer DriVe, Ladue. 10 oVerBrooK DriVe, Ladue.

$4,775,000 $4,750,000 $4,500,000 $3,580,000 $3,499,900 $3,450,000 $3,300,000 $2,925,000 $2,900,000 $2,695,000 $2,395,000 $2,295,000 $2,250,000 $2,100,000 $1,900,000 $1,895,000 $1,850,000 $1,850,000 $1,850,000 $1,799,000 $1,749,000 $1,675,000 $1,650,000

801 South Skinker Boulevard, 17-B St. Louis $1,595,000 801 South Skinker, 17-B, St. Louis. 5105 LiNDeLL BouLeVarD, CWE. 32 WeStMoreLaND PLace, CWE. 37 fair oaKS, Ladue. 555 Deer VaLLey court, St. Albans. 8 KiNgSBury PLace, CWE. 44 PortLaND DriVe, Frontenac. 12033 roByN ParK DriVe, Westwood. 37 PortLaND PLace, CWE. 1405 hoMeSteaD VaLLey, Wildwood. 9044 cLaytoN roaD, Ladue Schools. 1328 LitzSiNger WooDS, Ladue. 213 trooN court, St. Albans. 3 WeNDoVer DriVe, Ladue. 9052 cLaytoN roaD, tBB, Richmond Heights. 110 North NeWSteaD, uNit 301, CWE.

$1,595,000 $1,495,000 $1,495,000 $1,465,000 $1,449,000 $1,425,000 $1,425,000 $1,299,000 $1,295,000 $1,275,000 $1,249,000 $1,199,000 $1,199,000 $1,180,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000

RESIdEntIAL HoMES 538 Deer VaLLey court, St. Albans. 535 tregaroN PLace, Frontenac. 16656 aNNaS Way, Chesterfield. 1401 WiNDgate Way LaNe, Chesterfield. 4 WiNDiNg BrooK LaNe, Ladue. 5211 WeStMiNSter PLace, CWE. 13517 WeStoN ParK DriVe, town & Country. 34 couNtrySiDe LaNe, Frontenac. 46 WeStWooD court, town & Country. 5 cLerMoNt LaNe, Ladue. 43 PicarDy LaNe, Ladue. 362 MerLot LaNe, St. Albans. 12437 graNDVieW LaKe DriVe, Sunset Hills. 31 coNWay cLoSe, Ladue. 6 Whitegate LaNe, Ladue. 369 MerLot LaNe, St. Albans. 9 WiLLoW hiLL, Ladue. 7117 MaryLaND aVeNue, University City. 771 aDDa roaD, Labadie.

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cKnight Place Assisted Living elevates seniors’ lifestyles – and with new construction, its vision of everyday elegance is as clear as day. “Residents always have had a good experience here,” Bob Leonard, partner and director of operations, says. “Our goal is to give a better experience by updating the community with larger living spaces and more options in this state-of-theart living residence.” At the center of the senior living community’s care is the importance placed on restoring residents’ independence. “We empower residents by offering choices,” he explains. “It’s hard for some people to leave their home, where they’ve maybe been for 30 or sometimes 50 years. They think they are living an independent lifestyle, but by moving into a community like ours, they discover even more independence. Any kind of maintenance they’ve been saddled with, such as fixing shingles or mowing the lawn, is taken care of by us. They don’t have to worry about going to the grocery store. McKnight Place opens their lives to doing more of the things they want to do.” Expanding the community was a natural next step for the company. A new section of McKnight Place Assisted Living is set for completion this fall, offering larger residences and additional amenities. “You walk into the new apartments and are greeted

Zack Deutsch (left) and Bob leonard (right) standing in the dining room

Bob leonard (left) and Chris leonard (right) standing by the entrance of the McKnight Place Assisted living expansion

by the look of wood as well as soft carpet,” Chris Leonard, VP of GateCo Development, describes. “All living areas and bedrooms have 10-foot ceilings. Many of the apartments have walk-in closets. Apartments all offer kitchenettes, with granite counters, and large vanities. Huge Pella windows provide lots of natural light, and decorative crown molding gives a homelike feel.” The bathrooms marry luxury and safety by offering spaciousness and a zero-entry shower, with grab bars available. Plus, the living spaces aren’t the only areas to receive an upgrade. “The residential lounges feature a fireplace, bookcases, lovely furniture and built-in televisions,” Chris Leonard adds. Those lounges serve as a center point for each part of the building, says Bob Leonard, which gives a feel of different neighborhoods. “The goal is to make the community feel like an all-inclusive, resort environment,” he comments. Amenities go a long way to create that vibe, such as a new theater, a billiards room, a full-size gym and two courtyards connected by walking paths. Additional amenities include a greenhouse, a beauty salon and opportunities to learn from an art instructor or catch a music performance. Even the dining experience offers individualization, with personalized menus and fantastic eating spaces, from the bistro to the two-story fine dining area. “Chef Anthony [Lyons] had a lot of input on the second commercial kitchen’s design

and equipment, so that we can have an à la carte menu, with selections made to order for residents,” Bob Leonard says. “Being our own contractor gives us so much more control over quality. We understand what our residents want – and so do our subcontractors, who have worked with us on many projects.” Chris Leonard confirms. “There is a seamless relationship between the contractor and leadership,” he says, noting this allows them to closely evaluate client needs. “In the event of a power outage, we now can run 100 percent of the community’s power with our new full generator backup.” McKnight Place Assisted Living is an extension of The Gatesworth, which gives residents access to a full continuum of care, from independent living to skilled nursing. The expansion opens in fall 2017 and is now accepting reservations. Once construction is complete, McKnight Place will even offer a memory care unit. “We are locally owned and operated,” Bob Leonard says. “The key to our success is the management team and wonderful staff. All three owners have offices on campus. Our worry-free pricing is all-inclusive, making it simple and predictable. If your needs change, your costs won’t.” McKnight Place Assisted Living, Three McKnight Place, Ladue, 314-993-3333, mcknightplace.com, gatecodevelopment.com

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Tower Grove Park

FLOWER POWER LUNCHEON

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Eliot Tao, Ted Atwood

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uests in Tower Grove Park enjoyed a fun, elegant afternoon at the Flower Power Luncheon. That premier fundraising event helps keep the park in bloom year-round. A special treat involved hearing guest speaker Chris Strand, the garden and estate director at Wilmington, Delawareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. Each table at the delightful luncheon in the Piper Palm House featured a unique centerpiece designed by a donating florist. Chairing the event were Janice Rohan Hulse and Mark Critchfield. Honorary chairs were Shelley Donaho and Joseph Clarkson Carpenter. Emceeing the event was KMOX broadcaster Debbie Monterrey.

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Andrea Craig, Joanie Langenberg, Jessica Krekeler, Carol Ann Jones

Tower Grove Park is a historic park within the city of St. Louis. Sustaining this park is very important, and this Flower Power Luncheon helps us to maintain this park for everyone and especially people who live in the community! MARK CRITCHFIELD, LUNCHEON CO-CHAIR

Debbie Monterrey, Charlie Raiser, Megan Reininger

Christopher Strand

Martha LaFata, Nanne Simonds, Debbie Windus

Megan Reininger, Bill Reininger, Susan Lammert

Katie Chitwood, Lisa Buhr

Melinda Roeleveld, Laura Wade

Louis Gerteis, Jan Parker, Sharon and Larry McCarthy, Loura Gilbert

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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uests gathered at The Chase Park Plaza to celebrate The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2017 Man, Woman and Student of the Year candidates’ tremendous successes. Funds raised stay local and support research, patient aid and support programs. This grand finale celebration gave attendees the opportunity to support their favorite candidates in specific and the society in general. They also enjoyed the opportunity to bid on auction items, during both silent and live auctions. At the end of the evening, the candidates with the greatest total funds raised won the titles of Man, Woman and Student of the Year: Andrew Foley, Man of the Year; Ariel Shifter, Woman of the Year; and Riley Juenger, Student of the Year. The evening’s 800 attendees raised $690,000. Co-chairing the event were Scott Savacool and Mary Frontczak. Mary Pillsbury Wainwright and Dr. John F. DiPersio received the Legacy Leaders Awards. Trevor Noonan, Tim Lyons

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Jonathan and Dana Faust

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Sandy Meyer, Spencer Talbott

We want to cure cancer. Through LLS pioneering research, we have successfully performed chemotherapy on many cancers, utilized bone marrow transplants and used targeted therapy (tablets) and now immunotherapy, which is curing solid tumors. Leukemia is the second largest killer of children under the age of 20 but strikes adults 10 times that number. Lymphoma is the third. Children and families in our community are counting on us to solve this problem. JOHN TVRDIK, BOARD MEMBER, GATEWAY CHAPTER

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Chandlor Josserand, Riley, Sam, Melissa and Kevin Juenger

Regina Carlton, Bryce Schottel, Camden and Jesse Carlton

Cooper Harrison, Natalie Jovanovic, Matthew Griese

Mary and Scott Savacool, Kathie and John Sanders, Michelle Jordan

Nancy Green, Don and Mary Pillsbury Wainwright

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Care and Counseling

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he Grand Hall on Chouteau was decked out in red, yellow and orange as Care and Counseling celebrated its Planting the Seeds of Hope Gala and Auction. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while being serenaded by world percussion performers Joia. They also browsed live and silent auction items, bought raffle tickets, nabbed grab bags and chose wine from a wine pull. After dinner, the 2017 Heart of Care and Counseling Award went to Betsy Douglass. Care and Counseling enhances emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being through affordable counseling, professional training and community education; the organization has been serving the St. Louis community for 50 years. Jamie Ziesse, Donna Pfeiffer

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You know, the meaning of Care and Counseling – the meaning of the work we do and the mission of the work – [it] really touches me. We provide professional licensed counselors to individuals in need for everything from premarital counseling to severe depression. Our therapists provide those services thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors, especially tonight. They are able to provide those services with a sliding scale. And that’s something not everybody can do.

BETSY DOUGLASS, 2017 HEART OF CARE COUNSELING AWARD HONOREE

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Patrick and Mary McKenna

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Foundry Art Centre

SKY’S THE LIMIT GALA

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uests were transported back to a 1940s USO dance as the Foundry Art Centre’s Sky’s the Limit Gala, featuring the Sentimental Journey Dance Band, took off. Before dinner, attendees browsed many raffle and silent auction items, as well as a special art raffle. Some Foundry Art Centre artists also attended in costume to celebrate the organization and its work with the arts and the community. Linda Edwards, Jim Polster

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It was really great to see the whole family involved in the arts. So the little kids that came to do art camp, they’d have an art show, and then afterward, the parents, grandparents, siblings, they’d all come in to see what the kids created. And then later on during the summer throughout the year, then we’d see the parents back, the kids back, involved in other activities that we had here, so it was really great to see large family units come in and enjoy what we had to offer.

ANNIE CAMPBELL, FORMER EDUCATION MANAGER (PICTURED WITH JOHN CAMPBELL)

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Upcoming

GATHERINGS By Kaitlynn Martin

Fri., July 7

Purpose Church hosts an ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION at Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis to celebrate five years of ministry. 6 p.m. (purposechurch.org)

Wed., July 12

The annual fundraising event ROCK 4 THE CAUSE takes place at Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis/Mungenast St. Louis Acura to benefit Best Buddies, HavenHouse St. Louis, TASK and other charities. 6 to 10 p.m. (rock4thecause.com)

Fri., July 14

The third annual ST. LOUIS JAYCEES WINE TASTING takes place at Ruth’s Chris Steak House to benefit Wonderland Camp. 6 to 9 p.m. (stljaycees.com)

Fri., July 14

Vitendo 4 Africa presents STL QUEENS NIGHT at the Marriot St. Louis Airport, to help empower healthier immigrant individuals and families. 5 to 11:30 p.m. (vitendo4africa.org)

Give the Gift of Animals Always and Be Remembered Forever. When you become a member of the Saint Louis Zoo’s Heritage Society, your generous gift creates a legacy for you while guaranteeing that our Zoo continues to be one of the finest in the world—leading in animal care and providing unforgettable visitor experiences for years.

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When St. Louisans encounter life-changing situations that impact their way of life, Circle of Concern Food Pantry steps in to save the day. From providing meals, personal care items, school supplies and monetary assistance, the organization positively impacts families struggling so they can find sure footing on the path to success.

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space between the floor and the bottom of the base cabinets – but don’t waste that space! A toe-kick drawer forms a fun, creative way to add additional storage and makes an ideal place for serving trays, place mats and holiday party plates. Below-Stove Drawer While working over the stove, how much would you like to access, then and there, the tools you need? As a standard feature for all serious cooks, consider customizing a false front on a base cabinet and rewiring the underside of the stove’s top to create space for a shallow drawer to hold spatulas, tongs and slotted spoons. Mixer Stand When not using appliances, hide them for a clutter-free kitchen but also keep them easy to access. How? Well, a “hide a mixer” cabinet allows a professional baker to store an industrial-strength mixer under the base cabinet and easily pull it out and up flush with the countertop; a similar arrangement can keep you from unnecessarily lifting domestic appliances.

The preceding constitute just five of the clever storage solutions available in semi-custom and custom cabinet lines. Although costs will rise depending on the amount of storage personalization, changes like these will make your kitchen more enjoyable to use, making them worth every penny.

Shannon Cross serves as a designer and home consultant with St. Louis remodeling and design firm Mosby Building Arts. In addition to working for more than 15 years on residential design projects, she recently became a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist through the National Association of Home Builders.

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or many homeowners, the adage “home is where the heart is” still seems to ring true: A recent AARP survey showed about 70 percent of people aged 50 and older wish to stay in their homes throughout their lifetime. St. Louis-based designer remodeling firm Next Project Studio is helping homeowners do just that with universal design, a style of interior design that allows ease of mobility and access for the elderly, the disabled, children and those who could very easily find themselves with limited mobility at any time. “It appeals aesthetically to everyone and functions well for everyone,” says Dana King, lead designer at Next Project Studio. King, who is certified in universal design through the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, sees the style as the wave of the future for home design – for people of all ages and abilities. “Universal design makes a home more accessible, but in an attractive way,” she says. “It’s not just for aging in place; it’s beautiful, functional design.” Next Project Studio is working with an increasing number of clients to implement universal design projects in their bathrooms, in their kitchens and even throughout the entirety of their homes’ ground floors. Using universal design, elements can be remodeled to make the home accessible for every occupant, regardless of age or abilities. “The biggest factor in people having to leave their home is that the bathroom can’t be navigated,” King says. With a universal design bathroom makeover, space around tubs and toilets is expanded to allow space for those with walkers or wheelchairs, as well as caregivers who are assisting occupants. Additionally, tubs can be converted into spacious, walk-in showers with nonslip tiles, handheld showerheads, benches and grab bars. These updates can prevent hazards such as tripping and slipping, as well as eliminate the need for reaching and bending, which can become difficult as people age, King says. Another common place in the home where universal design is desired is the kitchen. Universal updates

include lower countertops; microwave drawers; elevated dishwashers; table, sink and cooktop pedestals; and contrasting colors. The height updates eliminate the need for reaching and bending, the pedestals provide pull-up access to the appliances and tabletops, and the contrasting colors help those with declining eyesight. When it comes to implementing universal design, King notes that style doesn’t have to be sacrificed for accessibility. Contemporary finishes and fixtures – as upscale as the client desires – can be incorporated into the design, King says. Among its growing number of universal design projects, Next Project Studio recently completed a first-floor remodel in the universal design style for a St. Louis couple. The homeowners determined a universal design makeover would be more affordable than moving into a graduated care facility and would also allow them to remain in the home they loved, King says.

it’s far more sustainable. and it allows homeowners to feel secure that their home is livable for all stages of their lives. – dana king

The design firm converted the home’s ground-level dining room and sunroom into a master bedroom, bathroom and laundry room – all three of which had previously been a staircase away on the second floor. The home’s porch was remodeled to make space for a new dining room off the kitchen. “Two months later, [one of the homeowners] got spinal stenosis, and he made use of that first-floor bedroom, allowing him to come home earlier [from the hospital] and recover at home,” King says. “The couple knew later on they would need it, but they ended up using it just two months after we finished the remodel. They were so grateful we helped them envision their space.” A universal design project with Next Project Studio begins with a consultation with a firm designer and a construction expert. Because the firm is both design and build, the process is streamlined, typically taking 10 to 16 weeks for a single room and up to a few months for an entire floor of a home, King says. “People who are close to retirement can contact us, and we can talk about how to use universal design to stay in their homes,” she says, adding that the firm’s universal design clients often are soon-to-be retirees requesting a remodel or adult children who wish to modify their home to accommodate the needs of their live-in parents. King says homeowners can benefit from a universal design remodel at any time, and that’s why she recommends making the modifications before they are a necessity. “You don’t want to be remodeling your home when you’re in duress,” she says. The design updates can make your home more marketable if you decide to sell or more accommodating to your needs should you decide to stay in the home for a lifetime, she adds. As the population ages, King hopes to see more designers and builders embracing universal design for remodels, as well as first-time builds. “It’s far more sustainable,” she says. “And it allows homeowners to feel secure that their home is livable for all stages of their lives.” Next Project Studio, 10405 Baur Blvd., Suite H, Olivette, 314-914-2840, nextprojectstudio.com LadueNews.com | july 7, 2017

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f you’re looking to give your patio some life this summer, look no further than Amini’s. Amini’s in Chesterfield has been offering the largest selection of the top brands in outdoor furniture for decades. The family-owned company caters to all price ranges and has a knowledgeable staff that can help customers find exactly what they’re looking for to spruce up summertime outdoor living spaces. Peggy Dollard the store’s outdoor furniture manager, notes that Amini’s patio furniture has quickly become popular. “We have a long history with the manufacturers we sell,” she says. “We have the years under our belt and can attest to the quality of the products we’re carrying.” In July, Amini’s hosts an “It’s Hot Why Not” patio sale, where customers can save thousands of dollars on in-stock merchandise. Dollard says the sale items are ready for immediate delivery and contain full collections with all pieces, along with separate features like fire pits. She notes that upgrading an outdoor space can be as simple as adding throw blankets and pillows,

outdoor rugs and umbrellas. These items effortlessly incorporate color and texture into an outdoor entertaining space. “You can create a new focal point to spruce up

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upgrade their patio can receive assistance from Amini’s graphic designer. She can take either a computer-aided design drawing or the patio’s dimensions and present the customers with a variety of options for their outdoor area. The professional presentation can give the customers an idea of what to expect for their new space, along with price points. “We’re also happy to go to a customer’s house and get an idea of their style and dimensions for the proposal,” Dollard says. “A lot of times, customers don’t know exactly what they want, but we’re here to help.” With a plethora of selections in their showroom, narrowing down options at Amini’s can seem tricky. But with the right guidance, finding what’s right for a space can turn into more of a fun treasure hunt. “A lot of times, people are still figuring out what they like, let alone what will fit,” Dollard says. “We can help them get an idea of what will be best for their space.” Amini’s, 17377 Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield, 636-537-9200, aminis.com

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Perfect Beach Waves By Kimmie Gotch

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e St. Louisans, of course, lack a nearby beach, but that doesn’t mean we can’t … well … fake the perfect beach-wave hairstyle, ladies. Even without expanses of sand and saltwater, achieve an effortlessly “beachy” look by following just three simple steps: Step 1: Braid wet hair. As the key to effortlesslooking beach waves, braid wet hair – a fairly effortless task. More specifically, shower, twine your tresses in two regular or French braids, and then sleep on them. Leave 1 or 2 inches of hair at the bottom of each braid – the straight ends help with the beachy look. When you wake, remove the braids for perfectly wavy hair. Step 2: Add more waves with a curling wand. Removing the braids leaves your new do still just a smidge incomplete. Weird kinks may need fixing, for instance. In that the most important aspect of this style remains the front pieces of hair framing your features, use a 1- or 1¼-inch curling wand to wrap such pieces away from your face. But don’t curl the hair all the way to the end of the strand; instead, keep 1 to 2 inches out at the bottom for the appearance of straighter ends.

Step 3: Add a sea salt texturizing spray. After curling the pieces of hair that need extra love, ladies, you’ve got the perfect beachy style – almost. Your last task involves adding a sea salt texturizing spray to your locks. This step takes your waves to the next level; adding texture and grit to your hair turns your waves truly “beachy keen.” Spritzing sea

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Buttery BENEFITS By Julia Cain C in | Photos Pho s by Sarah S Conroy

You’ll be tempted to reach for a spoon for this local line of all-natural bodY products that aim to heal drY skin.

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atcha-lemon. Vanilla-almond. Rosemary-mint. Oats and milk. Sound tasty? You’re not the only one who thinks so – but these flavors aren’t meant to be eaten. “The smells are very yummy, and because I whip my butters, I have had so many customers coming to my booth and thinking that it goes on a cracker,” says La’Crassia Wilderness, the 28-year-old South City resident and founder of Butter Love by L.C. Instead, Butter Love creates all-natural body products aimed at healing dry skin. This includes scrubs, soaks and – the one your confused spoon likely reaches for – fluffy, hydrating body butters. “One of the reasons I started Butter Love was because I suffered from dry skin,” Wilderness says. “Once my mom introduced me to shea butter to heal my dryness, it immediately subsided. That’s when I knew how powerful shea butter was.” Wilderness explains that while studying marketing at Columbia College Chicago, she and a friend would craft homemade products for natural hair using ingredients like shea butter, aloe, coconut oil and more. But the stress of college sent her home her junior year, and Wilderness says she hit a “quarter-life crisis” and landed with her father, unsure what to do next. She happened to be out of hair products, so she ordered a few on Amazon. “Once everything was delivered, I started mixing,” she says. “Then I started researching all about carrier oils like jojoba, argan and sweet almond oil. It took off from there. I was obsessed. I started Butter Love in my room at my dad’s house, mixing oils on the floor next to my bed.” Since her company’s 2014 founding, Wilderness has launched a variety of products, each with its own unique benefits and handmade process. Take, for example, the Floral Milk Bath – a favorite of Wilderness and customers alike, meant to be poured into a warm bath for soaking. She starts with the milk. “I use dry milk because it works as a natural exfoliant to remove dead skin cells, revealing the fresh, youngerlooking skin that’s been hiding underneath,” Wilderness says, noting the dry milk idea came from her father. “Then grab your detoxifying properties.” She notes salts including Dead Sea, pink Himalayan sea and Epsom. “Once you mix all of those ingredients together, you add a little bit of tea leaves,” Wilderness continues. “This milk bath in particular possesses rose petals, lavender buds, camomile and sage for cleansing, which are used to create a feeling of calm, inner peace and balance. The aromas of the teas are heavenly, and they make your bathtub look magical. Now that you have your bowl of magic, you take a wooden spoon and carefully mix like nobody’s business.” Each “bowl of magic” made by Wilderness features a scent combo she says she personally loves. She also notes the benefits of essential oils and says they help her know when the products would be best used, such as the soothing aspect of lavender being added to a before-bed regimen. Other than the Floral Milk Bath, she cites the Vanilla Almond Body Butter and Rosemary and Mint Body Butter as her best-sellers. Currently, Butter Love’s handmade items can be found online (butterlovebylc.co) and at Heirloom Room (2116 Cherokee St.), Tiffany J Salon (4415 S. Kingshighway Blvd.) and Union Studio (1605 Tower Grove Ave.), with more locations coming soon, Wilderness says. Her products can also be spotted at various fairs and festivals, such as the recent Grand Market. Products are packaged in minimalist Mason jars and craft paper pouches, allowing the goodness inside to remain the focal point. Prices range from $10 to $20. “I believe that energy transfer is very real, so I do put a lot of love into Butter Love,” Wilderness says. “I make all of my products by hand because I want to transfer positive healing energy into my products with the intent to heal physically as well as spiritually.” Wilderness likes to say that the more you use her products, the more you don’t have to use them. Compared to a drugstore product that leaves you wanting to reapply, she explains, Butter Love penetrates the skin for healing: “All of the products in my line are specifically made to promote healthy, nourished skin.” Wilderness says Butter Love has come a long way since its founding on the floor of her bedroom. “I would have never thought that is what I would be doing,” she relates, “but I know in my heart that this is what I’m supposed to be doing!”

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Seven Thoughts for the

SUMMER

By Frank Cusumano

‌As we head full-steam into the summer, here are seven thoughts about the Cards, Mizzou football and other topics:

1. O U R H E A R T. Y O U R H O M E .

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I’m a sportscaster by trade, but with the way the baseball season’s gone, I find myself more captivated by House of Cards as opposed to the St. Louis Cardinals. Frank Underwood’s much more compelling than any Cardinal executive, manager, coach or player. Underwood has a little J.R. Ewing in him. He’s so diabolical and devious, but you find yourself rooting for him. You know you shouldn’t, but you can’t help it. It’s almost like eating dessert.

The number 79 keeps popping up in my life. When I was a kid, that age seemed so old. I watched the HBO movie on Bernard Madoff this week. What a horrible life he lived. He’s 79. I’ve been watching the Bill Cosby trial. How do you do that to 60 women and stay out of jail? He’s 79. Then there’s the NBA logo and Jerry West, one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He’s been better as a sports executive with the Lakers and Warriors. Now the Clippers want him badly to run their franchise. He’s 79. Three men, the same age, and two of them with their lives basically over.

Everyone I’ve talked to who’s closely associated with Major League Soccer coming to St. Louis tells me there’s no Plan B. It’s over. The men are moving on to other endeavors in their great careers. I believe them. However, the decision that the MLS makes regarding expansion won’t be made for a long time. I also hear something can happen late. Who knows? Stay tuned.

I see Mizzou football billboards all over town. They have a golden opportunity to grab the football audience this year. They have to recruit in our town. Last year, they got nobody from St. Louis. This year, two of the top seven have committed elsewhere. ESPN ranked Mizzou as the last-place team in the conference. I believe ESPN will be wrong.

I wonder if the Cardinals have a $400 million contract in their future. The baseball winter meetings in 2018 will be in Las Vegas. Will the Cardinals finally say we have to have a franchise player like Manny Machado? Or Bryce Harper? Please don’t think for a minute the Cardinals can’t afford it, either. It’s been a long time since the Birds had the face of a franchise player.

6. AccuCare Home Health Care of St. Louis, locally RN-owned and RN-managed, is dedicated to providing seniors with the finest private, in-home health care. In their homes. On their own terms. Since its founding in 1994 by Jacqueline Phillips, R.N., B.S.N., AccuCare Founder and President, along with Jane Olsen, R.N., Director of Nursing / Operations, who has been a member of the team for more than 20 years, have built a company whose mission is to provide in-home, quality care with a human touch. The AccuCare team provides the same level of care, compassion and respect to our clients that we’d give our own families. With more than 100 caregivers providing a wide range of services from skilled nursing and light housekeeping to running errands and companion support for patients throughout the St. Louis area, the commitment is always the same…to provide the finest private, in-home health care.

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Speaking of the face of franchise players, Albert Pujols has joined the 600 home run club. He talked like he was going to go for Barry Bonds’ record of 762. If he hits 20 more this season and about 35 a year for four years, he could do it. When I was watching his chase for 600, and I saw all of those empty seats, I kept thinking how much bigger the moment would have been in St. Louis. We do baseball better than any city in America. Pujols hasn’t played a game in St. Louis since he left. And who knows – he may not, ever again. However, one day he’ll take a bow at Busch, and there won’t be any empty seats that day.

Things I’m really looking forward to this summer: the Bommarito 500, the Kurt Warner Hall of Fame ceremony, watching my son play for the Gamers, walking the dogs late at night when it’s cooler, going to Ted Drewes for apple pie with frozen custard and getting hooked on another great Netflix show. (Any suggestions?)

Frank Cusumano is a 17-time Emmy Award-winner on KSDK-TV; he also hosts The Pressbox on The All New 590 the Fan from 10 a.m. to noon each weekday and contributes to The Dave Glover Show on FM NewsTalk 97.1. Follow him on Twitter @frank_cusumano.

KIDS MD

Helping Youngsters Grieve

hree of my grandchildren recently lost their other grandfather, who died following an illness. With that loss, they experienced grief, and although I’ve talked about loss with patients and families in the past, this time I observed firsthand how children of different ages deal with grief. That experience made me think about how we can help children to grieve. It remains integral to realize that children grieve differently from adults. They may go from crying to playing in a few seconds – play’s a defense against feeling overwhelmed. Children also often show anger toward the person they lost or feel guilt, mistakenly thinking some action of their own somehow caused that loss. Also, very young children may show behavioral regression, such as resuming bed-wetting. With that in mind, parents, be developmentally appropriate with your children. Encourage them to express their feelings. Read a book with them about loss or death. If your children can’t express their emotions with words, have them draw a picture or look at photos. But don’t overwhelm your children with too much information. They’ll let you know when they’re

By Dr. Joseph Kahn

It remains integral to realize that children grieve differently from adults. They may go from crying to playing in a few seconds – play’s a defense against feeling overwhelmed. ready for more details by asking, so answer those questions honestly when they’re raised. Perhaps pre-eminently, be direct. For instance, don’t say, “Grandpa went to sleep” – which might cause a child to become afraid of sleeping. Honesty, no matter how painful at first, allows your children to develop coping skills they’ll need for life. Funerals can provide closure, but not all children can handle that experience. If your child asks to attend a funeral, prepare him or her for it, including mentioning

the possibility of seeing adults expressing strong emotion. Above all, parents, don’t ignore your own grief. As with everything else, your child will model your behavior and will learn from you the acceptability of showing emotions in healthy ways.

Dr. Joseph Kahn is president of Mercy Kids (mercykids.org), an expansive network of pediatric care dedicated to meeting the needs of every child, every day.

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Senior living residents are cuddling their way to better health thanks to an innovative animal foster program from the Animal Protective Association of Missouri.

arah Javier, president and executive director of the Animal Protective Association (APA) of Missouri Adoption Center in Brentwood, didn’t intend for people to earn nicknames through the APA’s new puppycuddling program for seniors. But one woman took to her role so well that a moniker instantly became obvious: “The Dog Whisperer.” “She holds the puppies, and they just fall asleep in her arms,” Javier says with a laugh. “And she’s just as sweet as she can be.” Javier says there are plenty more seniors who are enjoying doggie kisses at Stonecrest at Clayton View in Richmond Heights, the site of the APA’s pilot foster program for older residents. Facilities around the St. Louis area already welcome animals for visits through the nonprofit’s PetReach effort, but there’s one key difference at Stonecrest – the puppies get to stay for slumber parties that sometimes last for weeks. “We sort of took the idea from PetReach, where we were already going into these communities, and decided to build on an existing and wonderful partnership with these senior communities,” Javier says. “And the senior fostering program was born!” The puppies that the nonprofit brings for the Stonecrest elders to foster are only a few weeks old, and Javier says that it’s a crucial time for the younglings. By living at the facility with the seniors, the dogs learn to socialize and can build up their immune systems. Once they’re older and healthier, the APA brings them back to the home office to be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and put up for permanent adoption. To date, Stonecrest has fostered three different pairs of puppies. The APA appoints a foster coordinator and provides all of the dog food, bowls, collars and other essentials to Stonecrest, but the seniors are responsible for perhaps the most important thing: love. “When many of the older folks enter a senior living facility, they often have to leave their pets behind, and that can be very difficult,” Javier says. “So it gives them tremendous joy to be able to interact through the foster program. Some of them have said that they interact with [the pups] every opportunity they get!” And boy, do they interact. Javier says that residents play and cuddle with the puppies in common areas or outside, “checking out” a dog like a library book. Assistants keep track of the pairs and help with cleanup duties. Seeing the bonds that the seniors make with their new furry friends is heartwarming, and though the program just debuted in April, Javier already has plenty of stories. “One gentleman was sharing how he always had animals growing up as a boy, and this really took him back to his childhood and made him feel young again,” Javier says. “He said that he and his wife spend every moment that they can get with the puppies. “Another woman is not very verbal, but I know what I witnessed when she held the puppies,” Javier continues. “The joy on her face was unmistakable. You didn’t need words to see how meaningful it was and how important this was to her.”

But puppy love isn’t the only thing the seniors are getting out of the APA’s partnership with Stonecrest. Studies have shown that animals can be therapeutic for humans, bringing a healing comfort to those with difficult medical needs. Interacting also keeps residents’ joints limber and often brings reserved folks out of their rooms to socialize more frequently. “It’s good for helping their cardiac health because it gets them up and moving, walking around with the puppy. It’s also good for their arthritis because they have the movement of their hands when they’re petting or brushing the animal,” says Javier, whose professional background includes work in pediatrics and mental health. “Moreover, it helps with their mental health and their awareness, giving them a purpose for getting up in the morning and feeling like they have someone to take care of. It’s very beneficial.” Javier says that the residential program has been a win for the APA. At its adoption center, the nonprofit organization already has seen more than 600 puppies come through for adoption in 2017, and it receives an influx of animals during the warmer months, so building its program with Stonecrest has been helpful. “Having fosters is always a need, and the senior living facilities were the perfect fit for that,” Javier says. “So we started the conversation, and people were very interested in doing it. It has been so wonderful.” The APA hopes to add kittens to the senior foster mix soon, plus Javier says that once employees fine-tune details, they’ll be expanding the residential program to other facilities. “We’re currently doing orientation with two additional facilities, both of which are almost ready to receive their puppies or kittens,” Javier says. “We’ve had another facility that just decided to adopt a dog for their residents, and that dog is very spoiled,” Javier says with a laugh. “We recently started reaching out to our other partners, and many of them are very interested in doing this. Our hope is that we can get fostering into every facility because it’s such a win-win and such a wonderful thing.” Volunteers and foster pet parents are the lifeblood of the APA, Javier says, and that’s what will bring the nonprofit closer to her dream scenario of every adoptable animal having a safe and loving home. “We know that we need help from the community, we need help from volunteers, and we need help from people willing to open up their homes and their hearts to foster these animals until they can get to their forever homes,” Javier says. “We also know that for the senior living residents, it brings so much purpose and joy to their lives, so we’re really helping people and pets at the same time. “And that’s what we’re really all about – our mission is to bring people and pets together. This program is helping us achieve our mission in an innovative way. It’s meaningful.” Animal Protective Association of Missouri, 1705 S. Hanley Road, Brentwood, 314-645-4610, apamo.org

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he Purple Martin in St. Louis’ Fox Park neighborhood has refeathered its nest. That restaurant opened in March 2014, closed last December and reopened in January with new owners and a brand-new menu of American comfort food, craft cocktails and more. The new management includes partners Mark Hinson and George Walker, who previously owned neighborhood watering hole Van Goghz Martini Bar & Bistro (now operating as Crafted., whose name does indeed include that parlous period). Hinson, who has 28 years of experience in the hospitality field, currently serves as a district manager for fast-food chain Wendy’s. Together, the couple co-owns The Purple Martin with Walker’s colleague from his days as a teacher, Tina Zweifel. “We’re excited to be back in the neighborhood, and the neighborhood is excited for us to be back,” Walker

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says. “We’re good friends with the previous owners, Brooke [Roseberry] and Tony [Lagouranis]. They did a great job with the space and décor, and we’re happy they trusted us to keep it going.” The approximately 2,500-square-foot space, which seats up to 125 across its dining rooms and patio, largely retains its original identity, complete with colorful cushion-topped bench seats, exposed brick walls and purple accents. New additions include dartboards, a jukebox and weekly karaoke, open mics and bar trivia. “We decided to keep the name because we really like the purple martin and what it represents,” Walker says. “Purple martins are birds that live in communities – thus, our motto: ‘Where birds of all feathers flock together.’” Chef Desmon Hines, whose culinary résumé includes cooking at Peacemaker Lobster & Crab, The Garden on Grand and Van Goghz, helms the kitchen. Its menu

By Mabel Suen marks a departure from The Purple Martin’s previous offerings of casual sandwiches and North African fare. Guests can choose from appetizers, salads, flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches, entrées, sides and more. Bread and pizza dough comes from Vitale’s Bakery on The Hill. Highlights include meatloaf topped with beef gravy and served with mashed potatoes and green beans; chicken saltimbocca with prosciutto, brie and garden pasta; and blackened kebabs with hearty cubes of house-seasoned beef tenderloin and vegetables. The variety in options, as a result, makes The Purple Martin a great stop to fuel up before heading to the LaBute New Theater Festival at The Gaslight Theater. Other popular items include a chipotle black-bean wrap and a smoked brisket platter, which features a 12-hour smoked and sliced brisket with toasted mac ’n’ cheese and coleslaw. The kitchen, Walker notes, doesn’t

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have a deep fryer, so bar snacks like chicken wings instead come baked and broiled (as well as tossed in various sauces, among them bourbon, teriyaki and Buffalo). Behind the bar, Donna Marshaye White oversees the beverage program with a list that features more than 25 bottled beers, 10 wines and 10 craft cocktails. Also, a daunting-sounding liquor flight tasting program features 2-ounce pours. “We have a stellar staff and amazing cuisine in a great area. It’s a tightknit community that’s very diverse,” Walker says. “We wanted to be a place where people can walk down, enjoy a nice meal, have a drink and enjoy conversation. It’s a very inviting, comfortable place.”

I‌ t never hurts to ask. Several years ago, when St. Louis Actors’ Studio mounted a production of Neil LaBute’s The Shape of Things, co-founder and artistic director William Roth was annoyed to learn his presentation was opening on the same night as another production of the same work at a community college theater here. How annoyed? Well, he contacted the publisher, who expressed sympathy but offered little else, saying, “What do you want us to do?” Roth replied, “I want Neil to come to my opening.” Shortly after, Roth received an email from none other than the playwright himself. “I understand you want me to come to your opening,” LaBute wrote. “I can do that.” Ultimately, LaBute – also a noted film director and screenwriter – couldn’t make that engagement. However, he and Roth discovered they shared similar ideas about the state of theater. LaBute thereupon suggested that St. Louis Actors’ Studio stage productions of some of his shorter works, so Roth responded with a presentation titled Just Desserts that did just that, including a new monologue by LaBute. The playwright liked Roth’s idea of the LaBute New Theater Festival and agreed to contribute an original work for the inaugural 2013 edition. He’s done that every year since. This year’s version, which runs in two segments from July 7 through 30, features a new play by LaBute titled Hate Crime, with Chauncy Thomas and Greg Hunsaker performing under John Pierson’s direction. Each year, LaBute makes an effort to attend the festival, which focuses on “reaching out to emerging playwrights,” says Roth, who calls LaBute “a nice Midwestern guy once you get to know him,” despite the often dark and sometimes misogynistic nature of his stories. St. Louis Actors’ Studio annually solicits entries to the festival, which Roth says have numbered between 200 and 400 per year. Entrants send manuscripts from

throughout the United States, as well as from Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Mexico and New Zealand. Less than two years ago, Roth expanded the festival by taking a version of it to New York City, in January 2016; this past January, he did the same, again with new pieces by LaBute. The playwright has built a considerable reputation for himself and his own works. Now, Roth observes that the LaBute New Theater Festival enjoys a “nice reputation around the country,” too. Finalists for Set 1 (July 7-16) are Hate Crime, by LaBute, directed (again) by Pierson and starring Thomas and Hunsaker; Waiting for the Erie Lackawanna, by Ron Radice of Andover, Massachusetts, directed by Pierson and starring Spencer Sickmann, Reggie Pierre and Ryan Lawson-Maeske; Sacred Space, by Barbara Blumenthal-Ekrlich of Needham, Massachusetts, directed by Nancy Bell and starring Sophia Brown and Kim Furlow; and Percentage America, by Carter Lewis of St. Louis, directed by Pierson and featuring Bell, Thomas and Kelly Schaschl. Works scheduled for Set 2 (July 21-30) are Hate Crime once more; How’s Bruno, by Cary Pepper of San Francisco, directed by Bell and featuring Thomas, Lawson-Maeske, Pierre and Sickmann; and Sin Titulo, by Tearrance Chrisholm of St. Louis, directed by Linda Kennedy and featuring Patrice Foster, Pierre and Jaz Tucker. Plays written by high school students will be presented as readings at The Gaslight Theater on July 8 at 11 a.m. Admission is free.

Check out part or all of the festival for yourself from July 7 to 30. Performances start at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays at The Gaslight Theater. Tickets cost $30 for students and seniors and $35 for general admission for adults. To purchase tickets, call 1-800-982-2787, click on ticketmaster.com or visit the theater box office an hour prior to a performance.

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Sun., July 9

Missouri Pageant Alumnae Club presents the annual MS. MISSOURI SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT at the Florissant Civic Center. The pageant “exemplifies the elegance of senior women over the age of 60,” where contestants compete in four categories, including a personal interview with the judges. The competition also includes an evening gown component and a talent presentation. Tickets start at $15. 2 p.m. msmissourisenior.org.

Sun., July 9

Kula Yoga hosts a BEND THEN BRUNCH event at Urban Eats Café. Guests are invited to come as they are and expect to have fun in a Vinyasa-flowstyle class designed for all levels. Yogis will learn foundational yoga shapes as well as “move, sweat, dance and laugh!” An optional 11 a.m. brunch (not included in the class ticket price) follows. Students must be 15 years or older. For more details, call Brianna at 314-808-4280.

Mon., July 10, to Fri., July 14

To celebrate the closing of the Missouri History Museum’s “ROUTE 66: MAIN STREET THROUGH ST. LOUIS” exhibition, the museum hosts a week of extended hours and free events. “Route 66” has been the museum’s “most popular exhibition in nearly 100 years,” where guests can view 11 neon signs, five vehicles (including a 1957 Airstream Travel Trailer) and much more. Musical performances, film screenings and giveaways take place throughout the week. The free exhibition officially closes Sunday, July 16. Open during daily museum hours. mohistory.org/route66.

Wed., July 12

As part of his summer 2017 tour, JASON ISBELL and his band, the 400 Unit, make a stop at the Peabody Opera House. Isbell, a two-time Grammy Award winner, most recently won Album of the Year for his 2015 release, Something More Than Free, along with Song of the Year for “24 Frames” at the 2016 American Music Awards. The tour precedes a highly anticipated album that Isbell and his band are currently “putting the final touches on.” Tickets start at $31.50. 7:30 p.m. peabodyoperahouse.com.

Wed., July 12

Tue., July 11

PixelPop Festival presents TWINE JAM, a unique evening of interactive writing at Creative Experience at the St. Louis Public Library. By using Twine, an opensource coding tool, as a storytelling medium, guests learn to code without needing any prior knowledge of the topic. All that is required is an active imagination. Guests are encouraged to bring their laptops, or they can work in groups on provided computers. All ages are welcome to dive into this fun, immersive form of storytelling. Free. 6 to 8 p.m. Call 314-880-8593 to register. slpl.org.

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Sun., July 16

The Jewish Community Center presents the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival’s screening of MONKEY BUSINESS: THE CURIOUS ADVENTURES OF GEORGE’S CREATORS. The film chronicles the “birth of the world’s most popular primate,” Curious George, with narration by actor Sam Waterston. The film shows how the adventurous lives of George’s creators, Hans and Margaret Rey, inspired the happenings of George’s fictional life, found in the pages of beloved children’s books. The film takes places in The J. Staenberg Family Complex. Tickets start at $13. 4 p.m. 314-442-3179 or brownpapertickets.com.

The 2017 Whitaker Music Festival presents PTAH WILLIAMS, a talented and highly regarded pianist from St. Louis. Williams, who has won multiple “best pianist” awards from Riverfront Times, has built a reputation for his versatility as a soloist and accompanist, performing with James Moody, George Benson, Freddie Hubbard and others. Williams’ performance is part of the free Wednesday evening concert series at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Cohen Amphitheater, which continues through the beginning of August. Concertgoers can bring a picnic dinner to enjoy with the music. 7:30 p.m. mobot.org/events/whitaker.

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hose inclined to instantly disallow any potential connection between art and whimsy likely will find the starch in their collars (and elsewhere) especially discomforting on contemplating the works of Creve Coeur’s Jim Winnerman, like Tastes Like Cat, shown here. Such folks, frankly, need to change dry cleaners. Winnerman (no pun intended) sketches a fascinating, if unlikely, artistic background. “I started drawing when I was 70 without having any art training,” he says. “I’d always thought I might be able to create more than stick figures, but never really tried. Three years ago, I saw a funny photograph of a horse looking down at someone the horse had bucked off. It captured my attention, and I just began to draw it with a yellow pencil on a piece of newsprint. I did several more humorous animal drawings, added some humorous captions and put them in a drawer for a few weeks. “Then I thought it might be fun to make them into notecards and use them, since those Hallmark cards are expensive! Friends enjoyed receiving them so much, I tried selling them. Now I have 50 different [varieties of] notecards, use professional art pencils and quality paper and sell them at different farmers markets, craft fairs or off my website. “It’s been a great hobby, and I really enjoy seeing people laugh when they read them and [feel] so happy having fun thinking of friends to mail them to and anticipating what their reaction will be.” Winnerman then details the origin of Tastes Like Cat, which slyly one-eighties the common “fish out of water” trope to “feline in the drink” and couples it with the widespread noncomment that the flavor of any unfamiliar or nondescript “protein” (in foodie parlance) approximates that of prime poulard. “In the instance of the cat in the fishbowl, for some reason, it popped into my mind that usually a cat gets the fish,” he says, “and I liked the idea of the ‘tale,’ or ‘tail,’ being turned into a drawing and having the winner be the goldfish. “Often the caption takes much longer than the art. The caption has to convey a humorous idea quickly that’s unexpected when initially looking at the art. Sometimes it takes months to get the caption just right and add it. As I draw, I add captions in the margin of the paper that I think the animal might be thinking or saying to me if they were human, such as the fish commenting on the taste. “In the drawing of the cat, I loved the art I did, but for weeks could not come up with something suitable. I showed it to my wife and it took her maybe a half a second to suggest ‘tastes like cat.’” (Whimsical aside to Jim: “Behind every successful man – ”) Winnerman’s notecards, like those sporting Tastes Like Cat, measure 4 by 5 inches, sport blank interiors for a personalized message and cost $10 for a consumer’schoice quartet (including envelopes). He creates new pieces at a leisurely pace of one each month, on average. Winnerman also happily details his artistic development since that first experimentation with a standard No. 2 and newsprint, a grade of paper one step removed from woven splinters doped with andro.

By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Image courtesy of Jim Winnerman

To learn more about our featured artist, visit itsawinnerman.weebly.com. St. Louis-area artists who wish to be considered for future installments of this monthly department of Ladue News should email inquiries to bhollerbach@laduenews.com with “Art and Soul” in the subject line.

“I use a variety of professional lead pencils of different hardnesses, but mostly an HB pencil, which I used drawing the cat in the fishbowl,” says Winnerman. “HB is a balance between hard and soft lead. I use paper blending sticks to create shadows and three sizes of white art erasers. The smallest eraser fits inside a shaft and is about as thick as a piece of lead, but it’s great for precise erasing. The paper I use is Canson Bristol vellum, 11 by 14. “I enjoy working just using a pencil, but I’ve been experimenting with adding a touch of color to one element in a drawing, such as coloring the beak of a bird yellow. But you can’t beat the simplicity of just creating something on paper using only a pencil. “I draw each image fairly large and then have it reduced down by a printer so that it’ll have more detail. I sit with the printer, and he does several sample runs of different

intensities until I’m happy and ready to print. As with the cat in the fishbowl, I like to just draw the animal and use a lot of white space. I don’t want to detract from the humor by adding a background. “I never know where or when I’ll get an idea for a drawing. I don’t sit down and try to think of a humorous situation. I look through a lot of animal picture books to find a pose and then try to think how I can adapt the pose to add a human touch somehow, usually in the eyes. Sometimes situations I see lead to an idea, like a dog sticking its head out a car window. Often a cartoon in the paper will trigger an idea. “When I do settle on something, I get very excited and know that as soon as I pick up a pencil and start, I won’t be able to do anything else until I’m finished. It may take three hours or 10 – I never know – but I can’t stop once I start.” LadueNews.com | July 7, 2017 57

Staging g Past Greats for the

Present By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Photos courtesy of Union Avenue Opera

For its latest season, Union Avenue Opera seeks in various ways to revitalize for today a trio of venerable productions.

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Mikado, 2016

even decades have passed since the debut of the be horrified? What aspects of the story are so familiar that newest of the three productions forming the 23rd an audience may not even notice them anymore? … I look for summer season of Union Avenue Opera (UAO), yet opportunities to find an element of surprise in the storytelling to quote a line from Bob Fosse’s cinematic classic that can wake me up as a director and as an audience member. All That Jazz, “everything old is new again.” There’s something wonderful about revisiting a familiar story That season commences this evening with Albert Herring, as an adult and finding something new.” first staged in 1947, this summer starring tenor David Walton; From strictly a conductor’s perspective, Schoonover continues with the Rodgers and Hammerstein (Richard and reflects on what most interests him about Albert Herring Oscar II, that is) standard Carousel, first staged in 1945, and Carousel, which he himself will helm in that capacity. starring baritone Wes Mason and mezzo-soprano Christine (Kostis Protopapas will conduct Hänsel und Gretel.) Amon; and concludes with Hänsel und Gretel, first staged a “Albert Herring intrigues me as a conductor because of mere 124 years ago, in 1893, starring mezzo-soprano Emma the opportunity to work with a select chamber orchestra,” he Sorenson and soprano Julie Tabash Kelsheimer. says. “Britten scored the work for a dozen players, and because UAO founder and artistic director Scott Schoonover of that, the solo players are featured throughout, giving the describes the collaborative selection process that led the ensemble the rare opportunity to explore different orchestral troupe to these three works. colors and textures in “We knew we wanted Christine Brewer an operatic setting and, to be part of our season, as well as director more importantly, to Tim Ocel,” he says, “so the three of us came bring to life the brilliant up with the selection of Albert Herring – a musical characterizations show Tim and I have been wanting to of each role that Britten do, which has the wonderful role of Lady weaved into the score. Billows that Christine has performed to “Carousel will offer great acclaim many times over. many challenges that I “UAO had been talking about look forward to tackling. producing a classic, golden-age-ofThe music itself is Broadway work for the past couple of direct, accessible and years, and I thought Broadway star Ken often poignant, but Page would be the perfect director to there’s quite a bit of bring that idea to life on our stage. He and underscoring dialogue Doubt – christine Brewer I came up with the choice of Carousel, a and accompanying © John lamb and Union Avenue Opera 2016 show which many opera companies, most dancers that will be notably the Lyric Opera of Chicago, have different for me.” produced with great success. In that it features almost half again as many troupers as “With our presentation of [Richard] Wagner’s Ring cycle the other two productions combined, Schoonover continues by from 2012 to 2015, we began building a fan base of patrons reflecting on the extra difficulties Carousel’s size could pose. “One of the biggest challenges UAO will have is figuring who love German romantic music. Hänsel und Gretel was how to make everything unfold on our small stage,” he chosen in part to offer those patrons another example of this wonderful style of opera.” confesses. “There’s a troupe of professional dancers, 16 chorus, all the principal singers, a few actors with speaking Brewer echoes Schoonover in discussing her contribution parts and three children. We’ve had this many people onstage to the first production, characterized as her “only comic role” in a UAO press release. at one time before, including our production of Doubt last year, but we’ve never had everyone dancing at the same time “I love [20th-century British composer] Benjamin – that will be a challenge!” Britten’s music, …” she says. “I’ve probably sung the role of Lady Billows in Albert Herring a dozen times, and what I love Schoonover concludes by relating, in general, what most enthuses him about this season. so much about this score is just how real his characters are. … “I sincerely urge people to give Hänsel und Gretel a try – “And it’s fun for me to play a comic role, since there aren’t a it’s certainly a production that I’m excited about,” he says. lot of laughs in Tristan und Isolde or some of the [Johann] Strauss “The score is lush, tuneful and at turns thrilling, and while roles that I sing, like the Dyer’s Wife in Die Frau ohne Schatten … the story is based on a Grimm fairytale, the story is dark and or Chrysothemis in Elektra,” continues Brewer, referring first to a full of magic that will delight all ages. 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Vibrant Lifestyle, World Class Community

assisted living & memory care Perfectly nestled between Ladue, Frontenac and Clayton in Richmond Heights, Stonecrest at Clayton View will offer an active and engaged lifestyle with just the right supportive care available when needed. Just a stone’s throw from all of the exciting cultural, shopping & dining attractions St. Louis is proud to offer, Stonecrest at Clayton View will set a new standard in Senior Living. Residents will enjoy beautifully appointed suites, a calendar full of social opportunities and outings, an award-winning dining program and much more-all within a vibrant community full of life.

AMENITIES & SERVICES

• 81 Beautifully Finished Apartment Homes—Featuring 55 Assisted Living and 26 Memory Care Suites • Signature, Person-Centered, Generations Memory Care in a Specially Designed Neighborhood • Award-Winning, Restaurant-Style “Dining by Design”—Including three chef-prepared meals daily and an abundance of delicious snacks available, as well as our Bistro and Coffee Bar • Vibrant Life™ Schedule—Featuring social, educational, cultural and recreational programs and events tailored to meet our residents’ interests and needs • Pet-Friendly Atmosphere—Because some of our best friends have fur! • Complimentary Scheduled Transportation—Let us handle the traffic, while you enjoy the ride! • Easy Access to Local Hospitals and Other Health Care; Close to Shopping and Dining • Dedicated, Professional and Caring Staff—Available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week • State-of-the-Art Emergency Call System • Wellness Center and Fitness Club—Featuring on-site programming and therapy services • Inviting Multi-Purpose Room for Games, Movies and Chapel • Salon and Spa Services Available On-Site • Maintenance, Housekeeping, Basic Cable, Wifi and Utilities Included Our mission is to provide loving support in a vibrant, world class community. We are proud of the naturally engaging warmth you feel here at Stonecrest at Clayton View! But, don’t take our word for it, come see for yourself!

(314) 961-1700 8825 Eager Road | Richmond Heights, MO 63144 www.StonecrestAtClaytonView.com Like us on Facebook!

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