July 19, 2024 by Ladue News

Property Spotlight

$495,000|3BEDS|2.5BATHS|2,226SQ.FT.|2PARKINGSPACESINGARAGE

3Squires Lane

Huntleigh•$5,695,000•10,766sqft•5Bedrooms•6Full&3HalfBaths

17605 Burnham Cour t

Chesterfield•$1,075,000•5,388sqft•5Bedrooms•4Full&1HalfBaths

5Valley ViewPlace

Ladue•$2,775,000 5Bedrooms•4Full&2HalfBaths

223 EllaRose Lane

SaintCharles•$1,779,000 4Bedrooms•3Full&1HalfBaths

765Hillenkamp Drive

WeldonSpring•$1,289,000 5Bedrooms•4Full&2HalfBaths

17 Timber Creek Lane

SunsetHills•$1,349,000 5Bedrooms•3Full&2HalfBaths

7ConwayVillage Cour t

TownandCountry•$1,329,000 4Bedrooms•5Full&2HalfBaths

12026 Tindall Drive

TownandCountry•$1,349,000 4Bedrooms•3Full&1HalfBaths

5425Independence Road

WeldonSpring•$5,789,000•9,108sqft•6Bedrooms•9Full&2HalfBaths•11Acres

34 WindCastle Drive

SaintCharles•$1,195,000•5,254sqft•4Bedrooms•4Full&1HalfBaths

1307 WindgateWayCour t

Chesterfield•$1,429,000 6Bedrooms•6Full&1HalfBaths

1060 Whitmoor Drive

WeldonSpring•$589,000 4Bedrooms•3Full&1HalfBaths

107 Ehlmann Farms Drive

WeldonSpring•$995,000 4Bedrooms•2Full&1HalfBaths

100 BogeyEstates Drive

SaintCharles•$599,000 4Bedrooms•2Full&1HalfBaths

236 Br yn WyckPlace

TownandCountry•$1,195,000 6Bedrooms•5Full&1HalfBaths

12008 Chaltenham Drive

DesPeres•$1,795,000 5Bedrooms•4Full&1HalfBaths

5546 AshboroDrive

Cottleville•$649,000 4Bedrooms•2Full&1HalfBaths

693 Claremoor Pass

WeldonSpring•$1,339,000 5Bedrooms•4Full&1HalfBaths

97 GilletteCircle Pass

WeldonSpring•$899,000 4Bedrooms•4FullBaths

Photo by Ryan Moore.

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Left:AssociateMedicalDirector Dr.LeniseCummings-Vaughn, AdministratorKathyKelley,and MedicalDirectorDr.DavidCarr meetwitharesident.

Avillageofexpertmemorycareclinicians.Avillageofhighly-skillednurses andstaffforeverystageofdementia—fromassisted-livingtoskilled-nursing care.What’smore,we’vedesignedParcProvencetofunctionasavillage— withfivelevelsofcareprovidedinahouseholdsetting.Plusagreenhouse, icecreamparlor,library,artgallery,chapelandmore,allnestledamongst privatepathwaysandgardensexclusivelyforresidentsandtheirvisitors. Putourvillagetoworkforyourfamily.

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ADDITIO N ALARE A LISTINGS

2025WoodlandKnoll(Kirkwood)$2,770,000

2033WoodlandKnoll(Kirkwood)$2,745,000

2017WoodlandKnoll(Kirkwood)$2,525,000

2002WoodlandKnoll(Kirkwood)$2,455,000

2005WoodlandKnoll(Kirkwood)$2,370,000

2010WoodlandKnoll(Kirkwood)$2,285,000

1ToppingLane(DesPeres)

$1,495,000

27DeerCreekWoods(Ladue) $1,350,000

2203DevonsbrookDrive(Chesterfield)$1,295,000

11925SantinoCourt(CreveCoeur)$1,200,000

915SouthBemistonAvenue(Clayton)$1,199,000

28PicardyLane(Ladue)

$1,199,000

6VanessaDrive(TownandCountry)$1,199,000

27FlynnForestLane(Glendale)$1,170,000

2ArmstrongDrive(Glendale) $985,000

878CraigForestLane(Kirkwood)$979,000

12448BentleyViewCourt(CreveCoeur)$974,000

686HawbrookAvenue(Glendale)$875,000

8031KingsburyBlvd.(Clayton) $849,900

1650DearbornDrive(WarsonWoods)$749,900

3561ShireLane(St.Charles) $699,900

732FairfieldLakeDrive(Town&Country)$699,000

219ParkAvenue(Kirkwood) $649,000

1709FawnvalleyDrive(DesPeres)$599,900

604EastEssex(Kirkwood) $599,000

7266CrevelingDrive(UniversityCity)$550,000

7750StanfordAvenue(UniversityCity)$549,000

500WarderAvenue(UniversityCity)$459,900

2373WindsweptFarmsDrive(Eureka)$424,900

960DorneDrive(Manchester) $400,000 528NorthKirkwoodRoad(Kirkwood)$379,900 4427SwanAvenue(St.LouisCity)$369,900 4PricemontDrive(Olivette) $350,000

7611LindberghDrive(RichmondHeights)$349,900 4212FladAvenue(St.LouisCity)$399,000 625SouthSkinkerBlvd.#902(STLCity)$339,900 200S.BrentwoodBlvd#6C(Clayton)$330,000 430SorrentoDrive(Ballwin) $299,900 4948RobertAvenue(St.LouisCity)$290,000 15046ClaymoorCt.#13(Chesterfield)$275,000 7446ZephyrPlace(Maplewood)$175,000 5172KensingtonAve(St.LouisCity)$135,000

1. 11925SantinoCt.•CreveCoeur NEWLISTING! Contemporaryelegancebestdescribesthisthree-yearoldgemsittinginaprivatenewconstructionsubdivisionintheheartof CreveCoeur.Thesoaring10’ceilings,dazzlinglightfixtures,andnatural hardwoodfloorscomplementthemanywindowsallowinglighttoflow throughoutthehome.Thishomelooksandfeelsbrandnew. $1,200,000

2. 3561ShireLn.•St.Charles NEWLISTING! Welcometothisone-of-a-kindstylishNewTown home.Beautifulhardwoodfloorsthroughout,upgradedlighting,andfresh neutraldécor.Thegourmeteat-inkitchenoffersalargecenterisland, granitecountertops,andstainless-steelappliances.Theoutdooroasisis breathtakingwitharockgarden,patio,andacharmingcoveredfrontporch andfrontbalcony. $699,900

3. 625SouthSkinkerBlvd.#902•St.LouisCity NEWLISTING! Thissophisticated3-bedroom,2fullbathroomcondois inafantasticlocation,juststepsfromtheDeMunareaandForestPark. Theabundanceofwindowsfillsthespacewithnaturallight,enhancingthe spaciousandinvitingatmosphere.Withitscharm,functionality,andprime location,thiscondoisanabsolutemust-see. $339,900

4. 732FairfieldLakeDr.•TownandCountry NEWLISTING! Withover25landscapedacresandthreepools,and anupscalegatedcommunity,FairfieldLakeisidealforthoseseekingthe privacyfeelofahomewiththeconvenienceandcarefreelifestyleofavilla. Generouslysizedandbeautifullyappointedformer1.5-storydisplaybacks tothesignaturelake. $699,000

5. 915SouthBemistonAve.•Clayton

ThefantasticcurbappealsetsthetoneforthisgorgeousDavisPlacehome. Offthekitchen,youwillfindadeckandabeautifulbackyard.Thehomehas atwo-carattachedgarage.Itislocatednearareaparks,schools,retail,and eateries. $1,199,000

6. 27FlynnForestLn.•Glendale NEWLISTING! ThisFlynnForesthomefeelslikeanewbuild,it isVOGUEandCURRENT.Greatforeasyopenlivingandgracious entertaining.Custommillwork,andgreatattentiontodetail,thishomehas somuchtooffer!Thefinishedlowerlevelhasafireplace,kitchenettearea, andwalk-outtoapatio.Stopbyandenjoythislovelyhome. $1,170,000

7. 500WarderAve.•UniversityCity NEWLISTING! Welcometothisfabulouslyupdated,‘move-inready’ home,wherethe kitchenfeaturesasleekwhitevibewithagreattile backsplash.Thehardwoodfloorsflowseamlesslyfromroomtoroom.This househasthreebedroomsandcustomclosetsalltheway! $459,900

8. 7611LindberghDr.•RichmondHeights NEWLISTING! Thischarminghomeisnestledonatree-linedstreet inthehighlydesirableRichmondHeightscommunity.Inside,youwill appreciateallthecharmandcharacterithastooffer.entertaining!Don’t misstheopportunitytomakethisyourhome! $349,900

1. 11925SantinoCt.•CreveCoeur

2. 3561ShireLn.•St.Charles

8. 7611LindberghDr.•RichmondHeights

7. 500Warder Ave.•UCity

3. 625S.SkinkerBlvd.#902• STL

6. 27FlynnForestLn.•Glendale

5. 915SouthBemistonAve.•Clayton

732FairfieldLakeDr.•T&C

Now that we’ve entered the dog days of summer and are looking toward the back-to-school season, it can be easy to run yourself ragged. I invite you to see this edition of LN as a small reminder to be kind to yourself amid the busyness of the season.

For some folks, the disrupted routines of summertime pose a significant challenge to their mental health. While seasonal affective disorder is better known for rearing its head during winter, summertime SAD is all too real. Contributor Connie Mitchell shares some warning signs and best practices for those affected on p. 10.

If even the hottest days of the year can’t keep you inside, check out columnist Pat Raven’s top tips for staying cool when gardening or landscaping in the heat on p. 16. While you’re at it, get some garden inspo from associate editor Emily Standlee on p. 36, where she takes us along on the St. Louis Water Garden Society’s Pond-O-Rama tour.

The feel-good story of the week is on p. 12: Contributor Drew Gieseke speaks with 96-year-old St. Louisan Evelyn Kidd who had a dream come true when she took a ride in a Cessna aircraft last month.

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The 24th annual St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase takes place over two weekends – July 19 to 21 and July 26 to 28 – at both the Hi-Pointe Theatre and Capes Sokol. To preview the longtime ﬁlm festival, which serves as a platform for St. Louis’ vibrant arts culture, visit laduenews.com.

ALLINTHE Family

ByMaggiePeters >PhotosbyRyanMoore

TheNo.1premiumluxurydealershipinSt.Louis,BMWof WestSt.Louisisdedicatedtoprovidingcustomerswithboth anunrivaledselectionofBMWmodelsandanexceptional carownershipexperience.ManagedbyCraigSuntrupofthe SuntrupAutomotiveGroup,BMWofWestSt.Louiscarries thecareandrespectforeachvehicleandcustomerseeninthebusiness’ additionalbrandsandlocations.

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Summertime Sadness

By Connie Mitchell

Summerisallaboutfun!The days are long, andthekids are outofschool – it’stime toentertainguests, go tothepoolandlive yourbestlife. For somepeople,though, thepressureofendlessactivitieshastheopposite effect,andsummerdepressioncansetin.

Whilesummerbluesandseasonalaffective disorderaffectonly a smallportionofthe population,theyposesignificantmentaland physicalchallenges for thoseexperiencing symptomslikemalaise,irritability,sadnessand insomniaduringthesummermonths. “We don’t really have greatawarenessofitbecausethe flavorofseasonaldepressionthat we are more familiarwithiswinter-patternsadness,” says RuthShach, a post-doctoralpsychologyfellowat

SaintLouisUniversitySchoolofMedicine.

Scientistsaren’tsureexactly why some peopledevelopdepressionbasedonseasonal changes,but a leadinghypothesisisthat circadianrhythm,whichhelpsmanage metabolicprocessesinourbodybasedon thenaturalday-night cycle, isdisruptedand triggerssymptoms.Thepartofthebrainthat respondstolightanddarkness,settingour body’ssleep,eatand wake rhythms, may becomehyper-stimulatedinsomepeoplewhen days lengthen,effectivelytheoppositeofthe under-stimulationandresultingsomnolenceof winter-pattern SAD.

Extremeheatandhumidity – hallmarksof a St.Louissummer – also may play a role. “People just get irritablewhenit’shotoutside,andit candrivepeopleindoors,”Shach says. “We have disruptioninourroutineandschedule. Peopleput a lotofpressureonthemselvesto get certainthingsdoneinthesummertime.And allthosechangesinourenvironmentcanbe triggers for moodchanges.”

Althoughit’snormaltofeeldownonsome days, thedurationofthesefeelingsiscrucialin decidingwhentoseekhelp.Shachrecommends

checkinginwithyourprimarycarephysicianor mentalhealthproviderif you noticepersistent symptoms for morethan two weeks.Thethree areasclinicians pay themostattentionto are changesinmood,sleepandappetite.

Treatment may includebothmedication andtherapy.Research shows thattherapy andmedication are aboutequallyeffectivein treatinganxietyanddepression,Shach says. “Butsynergistically,they are moreeffective together.Mygoldstandardwouldbeto get into therapyand get somemedicine,butithas a lottodowithpersonalpreferenceandwhat’s available.”Goodsleephabits,hydration,diet, exerciseandstressmanagement are always importanttomaintainingoptimalmentalhealth, sheadds.

Shachcontinues: “We just have toknow ourselveswellenough,”Shach says. “When we feellikesomething’soffaboutourmental health, we get ittakencareofproactivelybefore thingsescalate.”

Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 1402 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, 314-977-9870, slu.edu/medicine

By Drew Gieseke

TAKING Fli ght

Last month, 96-year-old Evelyn Kidd took to the sky.

A resident of Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, Kidd embarked on a Cessna flight to fulfill a lifelong wish through the senior living facility’s Dream Come True program. The experience rekindled memories of her late husband, Gene, who as a pilot once guided their journeys above the clouds.

“The Cedarhurst Dream Come True program is gaining popularity within the company,” Cedarhurst assistant executive director Jeremy Crites says. “Dreams of all shapes and sizes are being realized by our seniors who are truly living every day to the fullest.”

Evelyn and Gene Kidd began flying in 1948. A Navy aircraft mechanic, Gene restored a wrecked airplane and soon obtained his pilot’s license; Evelyntoo learned to fly but never officially got her license. The two spent hours soaring through the skies together, igniting a shared passion that never diminished.

Fast forward nearly eight decades: Gene passed away in 2019 and Evelyn now lives at Cedarhurst, which offers a unique program that grants one resident per senior living community the chance to realize a lifelong wish.

“The program celebrates the enduring spirit and dreams of our senior community members,” says Cedarhurst corporate communications manager Ryan Davis.

After the living facility selected Kidd, its team reached out to Chesterfield-based Elite Aviation to inquire about making the dream into a reality. They settled on a date and time for the hour-long flight to take place at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport, also located in Chesterfield. Accompanied

[The flight] brought back beautiful memories of [my late husband] Gene and going on 'dawn patrols,' where you fly to different airports just to have breakfast. – EVElyN KIDD

by a fellow resident, Kidd rode in a Cessna, a small, general aviation aircraft first introduced in 1927 – and the same model she and Gene flew so many years ago.

“It brought back beautiful memories of Gene and going on ‘dawn patrols,’ where you fly to different airports just to have breakfast,” Kidd says.

Times change and so does technology. Cessna aircraft look a little different than the ones Gene and Evelyn flew way back when – they’re sleeker and more streamlined than the traditional model dotting the skies in the late

1940s. One thing that remains the same, though, is the feeling you get when you’re up in the air again, Kidd says. “It’s better than driving in a car – you save a lot of time!”

It’s been nearly 80 years since she first took flight with Gene. And while her husband may be gone, Kidd says that the best thing you can do to live out your dreams is to just keep moving, whether it be on the ground or in the sky.

“Stay busy!” she says. “Don’t sit around and do nothing.”

Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, 12335 W. Bend Drive, St. Louis, 314-916-6569, cedarhurstliving.com

> Photos courtesy of Evelyn Kidd and Cedarhurst Senior living

Rest BEAuT y

By Nancy Robinson > Photos supplied

You’re sure to have some sweet dreams surrounded by these exceptional bedroom furnishings.

Taylor King’s Serena bed by designer Celerie Kemble makes a dramatic statement in the bedroom. The king edition, shown on the right, features a 69.5-inch-high undulating upholstered headboard with an upholstered base and bun feet. The bed is also available in twin, full, queen and California king sizes. (shubertdesign.com)

Woodbridge Furniture’s Mullholland-looking glass has an oval beveled border surrounded by a stainless-steel pierced frame finished in satin brass. It is 46 inches wide and 54 inches tall. (kdrshowrooms.com)

The Salomonic Twist lamp is shown with an antiqued white finish on expertly carved primavera wood. It sits on a black rectangular base with gold accents and is topped with a classic gold-finished Corinthian capital. (alfonsomarina.com)

This4BR/5BAHomeoffersMissouriRiverView,2Front Porches,LargePatio,&Sunroom.3-CarGarageand BeautifullyLandscapedGrounds.

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ThisBeautifulInside&Out5BR/6BAHomeOffersStunningViewsofthe MissouriRiver,ShelteredFrontPorch,andisonly4BlocksfromWineries, RestaurantsandShops.CurrentlyLive-inAirB&B,SupplementalIncome.

HardtoFind5BR/4BACommercialPropertyinHeartof Hermann!GreatforB&B,WalkingDistancetoRiverfront, Shopping,Wineries,Breweries,shuttles,andRestaurants.

5BR,2Full/2HalfBath1.5styon3.5AcreWoodedLothasM/F Laundry,Mudroom,KitchenAppliancesStay,FencedYard,and Side-entry2CarOversizedgarage.

COOL Keep Your

By Pat Raven, Ph.D. and Julie Hess

After several years of gardening in incredibly hot Houston summers, I’ve developed a few techniques for maintaining your cool while attending to mid-season landscape chores. With our increasingly hot St. Louis dog days, it becomes harder to endure the swelter. Here are my tips and tricks for safer summer gardening:

Start early. The coolest part of the day is usually just before sunrise. If you are a morning person, take advantage of the tolerable temperatures. For us night owls, use a headlamp after dark.

Wear 100% cotton clothing, a bathing suit or a sun-proof shirt; then wet it all until dripping.

Make a headband with a pure cotton bandana or use a tennis sweatband to catch the drips from your brow.

Keep a dry towel handy and frequently wipe your hands to prevent slipping on tool grips.

Wear a Neck Buddy or Frogg Toggs towel to help with evaporative cooling. Before these newer devices were invented, I just ran a cord through the casing of an old cotton café curtain and wore it like a cape after soaking it in cold water. My neighbors considered me eccentric, but my garden won neighborhood awards.

Use plenty of sunscreen and wear a hat.

Invest in a lightweight portable shade device. It can be a pop-up or beach umbrella. Just move it around with you. In Texas, I taped an umbrella to my rolling trashcan and moved it along with me as I pinch-pruned and deadheaded.

Increase the amount of shade in your garden by planting more trees and hanging sun sails.

Add a breeze with a battery-operated table fan or wear a portable neck fan.

Invest in a misting fan that hooks to your

With our increasingly hot St. Louis dog days, it becomes harder to endure the swelter.

garden hose or string a mist line attached to the hose where you can walk under it frequently. Alternatively, re-wet your clothing in a regular oscillating sprinkler.

When it is brutally hot, I fill my pockets with ice packs.

Save all heavy work for fall. Other than dividing irises in August, most hard jobs can be saved for cooler weather.

Stay hydrated! Always keep water on hand.

Learn the warning signs of heat stroke and do not test your limits.

In addition to these tips, take frequent breaks to cool down. If you have a pool, use it! If not, get creative. I’ve used kiddie wading pools, large gardening buckets and even a horse trough filled with cold water as a plunge pool. Now, I use a 180-gallon oval Tuff Stuff stock tank with a brass drain fitting. Putting fresh, cold water in it every use and draining it after prevents mosquitos and accidental wildlife drownings. I adapted it with a faucet valve and hose so that I can water plants as it drains.

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STOPLIVING WITHPAIN: LEARNABOUT REGENERATIVE THERAPY.

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Musical MILESTONES

By Ashley Klein

It’s a big year for the St. Louis classical music scene. The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis is marking its 15th anniversary, and Leonard Slatkin, the former music director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and a longstanding CMSSL collaborator, is celebrating his 80th birthday. These milestones won’t go unacknowledged. On Monday, Sept. 9, at The Sheldon, CMSSL will host its Vintage Gala, named in reverence to all things timeless. “Just like a vintage wine or a classic car, our gala tagline is: ‘Only the best things that last through time can be called vintage,’” says CMSSL board member and gala event chair Miran Halen. We spoke with Halen about celebrating these achievements and the upcoming gala.

Congratulations on CMSSL’s 15th anniversary! What are you particularly proud of as you reflect on this milestone?

We are incrediblythankful for theSt.Louis community’sunwaveringsupportthroughoutour growthjourney.Byofferingcabaret-styleseating, arelaxedatmosphereanddiverseprogramming, CMSSLhassuccessfullyintroducedclassical musicto new audiences.

Oureducationinitiatives,suchastheMaster Classseries, have empoweredyoungmusicians fromover 30localschools for morethan a decade,leadingmanyofthemtopursuefurther studiesatprestigiousmusicschools.Through ourpartnerships, we canextendour reach to underservedcommunities.Withtheinvaluable guidanceofourfourfinanceprofessionalsonthe board,CMSSLhasremainedfinanciallystableand has never operatedat a deficitinour15years.

What are some highlights of Slatkin’s work in St. Louis that you will be celebrating?

ThroughouthistenureasSLSOmusicdirector from 1979to1996,Slatkinsignificantlyimproved theorchestra’sreputation,solidifyingitsplace asoneofthetoporchestrasinthenation.Under hisleadership,theorchestraachievedcritical acclaim for itsrecordings,embarkedonsuccessful internationaltoursandearnednumerousGrammy Awards,elevatingitsinternationalreputation.

SlatkinservesasaCMSSLboardmember andappearsasaguestartist.Hehasconducted CMSSLmusiciansinnumerousconcerts, enthralledaudienceswithhisinsightsonthe musicandprovidedartisticguidance for many years. We are fortunateto have hiscommitment toourorganizationandcelebratehischoiceto makeSt.Louishishomeonceagain.

What’s coming up for CMSSL’s 16th season?

TheSeptemberopeningconcertwillfeature anaudiencefavorite:Mendelssohn’sOctet for Strings.OctobercelebratesItaliancomposers

inpartnershipwiththeSt.LouisBolognaSister Cities.SlatkinwillleadaprograminNovember dedicatedtothemusicandhumorofPeter Schickeleandhisfictionalsatiricalcomposer, PDQBach.PartneringwithCinemaSt.Louisin December, we willshow two silentmovieswith CMSSLmusiciansperformingthemoviescore liveattheHi-PointeTheatre.InFebruary, St.Louisfavoriteandworld-renownedbaroque andclassicalspecialistNicholasMcGegan returnswithCMSSL for hisannualconcert.

What’s next for CMSSL? What do you hope to achieve in, say, the next 15 years?

We believethatourmissiontoinspireand entertainaudienceswithgreatmusicperformed atthehighest level willbringpeopletogether andstimulatetheirpassion for classicalmusic. Throughoureducationcurriculums, we hope tocontinueandbroadenourabilitytoencourage personalgrowthandscholasticexcellence for studentsthroughmusic.

What do guests have to look forward to at the gala? How do you buy a ticket?

Patrons are encouragedtocelebratethe vintagethemebywearingvintageattire.VIP ticketholders are invitedto a cocktailhour[and provided]premiumseating for theone-hour concertbyourcelebratedguest’smaestro, Slatkin,withinternationallyrecognizedpianist OlgaKernandviolinistCho-LiangLin,[featuring] CMSSLmusiciansandfollowedby a scrumptious dinnercateredbyButler’sPantry.Therewill be a specialappearancebySt.LouisBaseball CardinalslegendOzzieSmith.

Gala tickets are on sale now at chambermusicstl.org/vintagegala.

Chamber Music Society of St. Louis, 222 S. Central Ave., Suite 501, St. Louis, 314-941-6309, chambermusicstl.org

Cardinals legend Ozzie Smith honors Leonard Slatkin with proclamations from the Mayors of St. Louis and Clayton. Photo courtesy of CMSSL

Event chair Miran Halen and co-chairs Becky Domyan and Amalia Pfannelstiel. Photo by Christina Kling-Garrett

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At Oats & Honey Café in Creve Coeur, visitors will find a one-of-a-kind Latin American-inspired breakfast experience. For starters, every meal begins with a complimentary fresh concha. The traditional Mexican sweetened bread roll, named for the seashell-like ridges made by its crunchy topping, is baked in-house every hour in small batches, setting the tone for a menu of brunch classics and unique fusion dishes.

The full-service daytime concept debuted in April and comes from husband-and-wife duo Gerardo Flores and Ericka Vega, along with business partner Jorge Maya. Together, the trio currently owns and operates four locations of Las Fuentes Mexican Restaurants in Florissant, Oakville, Arnold and Affton.

The team worked with chef José Antonio Ezquivel, who hails from Toluca, Mexico, to develop the extensive menu. “He worked with us on recipes and plates to create this new fusion,” Flores says. “I think St. Louis needs something different besides a traditional breakfast place. Benedicts we do with carnitas or birria, a combination you’ve never seen before.”

Vega is also excited to offer traditional dishes such as chilaquiles, a dish she says is typical breakfast fare in Mexico City, her hometown. “It’s our No. 1 seller so far,” Flores says. “It’s a mix of special salsa – green, red or both – on fried tortilla chips. And then we put eggs on top of, with grilled chicken or steak if you prefer it, [and with] sour cream, queso fresco, onions and cilantro.”

Ezquivel brings his specialties to the mix, such as a Toluca omelet filled with chorizo, onions, potatoes, diced carrots and cheese, topped with sour cream and green onions and served with black beans and tomatillo sauce. And, of course,

it wouldn’t be Oats & Honey Café without sweet options such as the house signature pancakes: three almond-flavored pancakes with oats, topped with housemade whipped cream, oatmeal praline and honey.

To drink, choose from fresh juices and specialty coffee drinks utilizing a special blend created for Oats & Honey by Dubuque Coffee Company. “We also have a traditional bakery where you get Mexican mornings with your coffee with pastries like concha,” Vega says.

“It’s about offering a different experience,” Flores says. “You come into our café, and we bring you fresh-baked bread and something nobody makes in St. Louis. For us, it’s about experience and hospitality. That’s our priority.”

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“In Two”

By Madeleine Ackerburg

Art,inallitsforms,hastheuniqueabilitytotouchviewers’ heartsacrossgenerations.ThePulitzerArtsFoundation’snewest exhibition,settoopenthisfall,ispreparedtoaccomplishjust thatbyshowcasingwork fromtwo artistsconnectedacrosstime throughsimilar, yet distinct,explorationsofqueeridentity.“In Two,” a visionaryprojectbyChicago-basedartistBrendanFernandes,willrun from Sept.6,2024,toFeb.2,2025,aspartofalargerretrospectivetitled“Scott Burton:ShapeShift.”

Fernandes,known for hisinnovativeapproachtoartthatexploreshis multiculturalandqueeridentity,createdaseriesoffourchoreographic piecesthatinteractwithiconic furnituresculpturescreated bythelateScottBurton,who diedofAIDS-relatedillness in 1989. “ShapeShift,”the largestexhibitionofBurton’s worksincehispassing, features over 40sculptures, photographs,drawingsand performancerecordsthat illustratehisexplorationof socialdynamicsandpersonal identity.Inadditionto showcasingBurton’swork,the exhibitionalsoemphasizes hisuniquecontributionsto

publicandqueerart,delvingintosocialthemessuchasintimacy,isolation andcommunity.

Fernandes,amultidisciplinaryartistwithabackgroundindancing, oftenmergesdanceandvisualarttochallengethenotionoffixedidentity. Inthis new exhibition,Fernandes’fluidworkstandsinstarkcontrastto Burton’smorerigidcreations,bringinglifeandmovementintothespace asdancersperformamongtheinstallations,interactingwithtranslucent curtainsandplushpillowsinspiredbyBurton’s1979work,“Window Curtains.”AlthoughFernandesexpertlyincorporateselementsofBurton’s workintohischoreography–suchasmovements from Burton’sprojects, “IndividualBehaviorTableaux”–hisuniquecontributiontotheexhibition providesafreshandpowerfulperspectiveonthemesofvisibilityand invisibilityinqueerculture.

“‘InTwo’islikeaduetbetweenScottBurtonand me,” saidFernandesin aPulitzerpressrelease.“Iamchoreographingakindofcall-and-response betweenthedancersinmovementandthesculpturethatleadsmedeeper intoideasI’minterestedin: two becomingone,onebecoming two, andthe invisibleandvisibleinqueerness.”

FernandesutilizedthearchitecturalspacesofthePulitzer,designedby TadaoAndo,whencreatingthechoreography for theexhibition.Theresult, a duet for fourdancers,willfeatureperformersdressedinwhitet-shirts,jeans andplatformshoes – reminiscentofBurton’s1976“PairBehaviorTableaux – astheynavigatethegalleryandechomovements from thecodesof gay cruisingculture.Theinteractionsbetweenthedancersandsculpturescreate a powerfulvisualnarrativethatbridgesgenerationsandartforms.

“We atthePulitzer are proudtobepresentingtheworkofthese two artistsindialogue,”saidCaraStarke,thePulitzer’sexecutivedirector, inapressrelease.“Itisstunningto gaze acrossadivideof40yearsand seethroughthe eyes ofavanguardartistandthinkerlikeBrendan how revelatoryScottBurton’swork was andis.”

Performancesof“InTwo”willtakeplaceonselectweekendsatthe PulitzerArtsFoundationincludingSept. 7, Nov. 8and9,andin2025onJan. 17and18.Admissionis free tothepublic.

The Pulitzer Arts Foundation, 3716 Washington Ave., St. Louis, 314-754-1850, pulitzerarts.org

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Photo of Scott Burton by Jonathan E. Jareb, courtesy of The Museum of Modern Art

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Towering Over St. Louis

Driving through St. Louis’ diverse neighborhoods feels like a journey through time, thanks to its abundant architectural charm. The city’s history is palpable: from the 1904 World’s Fair, with structures like the Palace of Fine Arts becoming the Saint Louis Art Museum, to the wealth of historical red brick buildings, a testament to the region’s rich clay deposits.

But things aren’t always as they seem in St. Louis. Consider, for instance, our three standpipe water towers, standing tall at 150-plus feet. These cylindrical structures are visible from nearby highways or through winter’s bare trees. The College Hill neighborhood is home to both the Grand Avenue and Bissell Street water towers; farther south, Compton Heights houses the Compton Hill Water Tower.

“The notable fact about St. Louis and its three towers is that, although hundreds of these standpipe water towers once existed all over the country, only seven remain standing today,” notes Cameron Collins, writer of the “Distilled History” blog and author of several books about St. Louis.

“St. Louis has three of them, with Milwaukee, New York, Chicago and Louisville rounding out the other four. St. Louis likes being a winner, and St. Louis won the water tower game.”

So, what purpose do these towers serve?

Although the Compton Hill Water Tower, found in the Compton Heights neighborhood, is currently closed to the public for maintenance, interested parties will hopefully be able to tour the structure again soon. According to the Water Tower & Park Preservation Society in St. Louis, the tower is “preserved as a mid-19th century engineering masterpiece” that was “designed as part of the city’s public water supply system.” It was also listed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1972. Unlike typical water towers, it doesn’t hold water but helps maintain water pressure, with its water constantly fluctuating to balance the city’s supply. Designed by renowned architect Harvey Ellis in 1897, the 179-foot-tall Compton Hill tower predates the World’s Fair.

In College Hill, the Grand Avenue Water Tower, a St. Louis landmark listed on the

National Register of Historic Places in 1970, rises 154 feet. Designed by St. Louis architect George I. Barnett in 1871, the tower resembles a Corinthian column with a carved cube-shaped top. The nearby White Tower, soaring above a Grand Avenue roundabout that once included a trolley, is another striking feature.

A few blocks away, the Bissell Street Water Tower, built in 1885 and designed by William S. Eames, stands 206 feet tall. Styled as a “Moorish Minaret,” this, the tallest of the towers, was nearly demolished in the 1950s but was saved by Donald Gunn, the former President of the Board of Aldermen. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970, the Bissell Street Tower has undergone several renovations and now features a lookout platform at the top, though it remains closed to the public.

It’s nice to know that both citizens and government officials rallied to save these magnificent towers from the wrecking ball. As a city, we can only hope they someday reopen to the public, allowing us to appreciate some of the country’s rarest structures right here in St. Louis.

By Emily Standlee > Photos courtesy of Paul Sableman

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THE CHAMBER MuSIC SOCIETy OF ST. lOuIS

Vintage Gala Kickoff Reception

The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis’ Vintage Gala committee recently held a kickoff reception at Adam Foster’s Fine Jewelry featuring an exclusive exhibition of haute couture gowns by Alex Teih of New York.

The Vintage Gala itself will be held on Monday, Sept. 9, at The Sheldon Concert Hall. Miran Halen will serve as event chair, with Becky Domyan and Amalia Pfannenstiel as co-chairs. Noemi K. Neidorff is the presenting sponsor and Jasmine Huda will serve as emcee. To help celebrate maestro Leonard Slatkin’s 80th birthday – and the Chamber Music Society’s 15th season – internationally renowned pianist Olga Kern and violinist Cho-Liang (Jimmy) Lin will be in attendance.

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The Vintage Gala will be a memorable and entertaining evening to recognize the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis’ 15th anniversary and honor renowned conductor Leonard Slatkin’s 80th birthday! It is truly a remarkable milestone to celebrate 15 years of excellence in chamber music, and we are honored to celebrate Mr. Slatkin on this special occasion. As one of the most distinguished and respected conductors in classical music, his contributions to the art form are immeasurable and deserve recognition.

– Miran Halen

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Incelebrationofits35thanniversary,theFoster& AdoptiveCareCoalitionhelditsannual“Hopeina Handbag” event attheHiltonSt.LouisFrontenac,where fashion-savvyshopperscametogethertobidonthe latesttopdesignerhandbags.Throughouttheevening, attendeesenjoyedcocktailsandlightbitesaswellasgourmet chocolates.The event helpedraisefundstosupportFoster& AdoptiveCare’smissiontocreatepermanencyinthelivesof children,who are impactedbyfoster care, byrecruitingand supportingfosterandadoptivefamiliesintheSt.Louisarea.

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The group of attendees that support ‘Hope in a Handbag’ are truly amazing and very passionate about our mission. In one evening, they collectively raised over $180,000 to ensure that every child has a place to call home.

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ByEmilyStandlee >PhotosbyChristinaKling-Garrett

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WATERGARDENSOCIETY’S ANNUALPOND-O-RAMA

Someorganizationsoperateunderground–butwhataboutunderwater?

Tocelebrateits24thannual Pond-O-Rama, theSt. Louis WaterGardenSocietypresented24 ofitsmembers’ponds, water featuresandfloating gardenstothepublicinJune. Evenif you’ve never heard oftheorganizationor eventbefore,you mightbe familiarwithits work,which involves maintainingthelilypondsattheJewelBox in Forest Parkamongotherprojects.

Thetour –featuringpondsofall sizes,shapesandbuilds – is a great opportunitytoeducatepeoplewho wouldlove tocreatetheir own wateryoasisbuthave questionson where tobegin.“If you’re thinking of expandingwhat younow have, severalhostshave already‘been there, donethat’andare willing toshare their experienceswith you,”readsthe Pond-O-Ramatour booklet,encouraginggueststo interactwith WaterGardenSociety members overthe weekend. Everyoneinvolved washappy to spreadthe goodnews onhow the hobbycanbeartfulandcalming.

Designing your ownpond canalsobeaffordable, say Joe and Tonya Summers, ownersof Chalilypondand garden centerin Manchester, Missouri.They started with a smallbasinwhenthey lived inanapartmentand expanded to – attheirshop –a pondinan oldboat,potsupon ceramicpots offloatingliliesinall colorsand,

mostimpressively,a standup pianoJoeSummersturnedinto a waterfall.With a speakerplaying classicalmusicnearbyandmoss growing overthepianobench,it couldfitrightinatthebottomof theocean.“[Building a pond]isso much simplerthanpeoplethink,” Joesays. Tonya adds,“Everybody startssmall,andthen youlove itsomuch, you getbiggerand bigger.Now, ourentire backyard is just a pond.It’ssoothing.”

Pondsalsogive peoplethe opportunitytolearnmore about flowersandthe changingseasons, say DavidPressonandJoy CooperPresson,whohave beenshowing offtheir charming gardenpond totour-goerssince thebeginning, back in2000.“It’salwaysa surprise,” Joy says.“Igrew upon aworking farm,and we didn’t have flowers –every available piece ofland wasplowed.” David adds,“Ijustlikeseeingeverything comeup.MayandJunearevery

busy[aswe]trytogetstuffoutandmakesurealltheperennialsare comingback.”Thecouplesaystheyregularlyprotecttheirvegetable gardenfromhungrydeer.

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LoriandJimSaboopenedtheirbackyardpondtovisitorsfor thefirsttimethisyear.“Itpaysofftohaveagoodcontractor,”Lori says.“Nature’sRe-Creationsdidours,and [owner]Chris[Siewing]isjustawesome. Thenaturalizedparts–therocksandstuff –reallylookliketheywerejuststuckthere. It’salltiedinsobeautifully.”

TheWaterGardenSocietyhosts membermeetingsinKirkwoodon thethirdTuesdayofeachmonth, aswellaseducationalandsocial events,volunteeropportunities, dinnersandmore.The2025tour willbeheldonJune21to22of nextyear,andtheorganization isalwayslookingfornewwater featurestoshowcaseinLadue. Becomeamemberatslwgs.org.

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GetstartedwithhelpfromChalily ownersJoeandTonyaSummers, whohosttheirownwatergardenrelatedeventsthroughoutthe year.Learnmoreatchalily.comor @chalily_stlonInstagram.

Onepondinparticularmixesbeautywith a littledrama.In TownandCountry,Rodney Jarboe’simpressive multi-levelpond features towering waterfalls, arock grottoandstatues Jarboebuilthimself. “I was[working]with themeparks,and we cameupwith a material toduplicatethe rockformations,” Jarboe says.“Thatturnedinto a sidebusinessdoing waterparks,homes,poolsandaquariums. Theseare allbasedonthattechnology.” Indeed, wanderingaroundJarboe’sbackyard fallsandmeanderinguphillpathsdoes feel like beingin a scene from a film.

Allinall,this year’s Pond-O-Rama taughtusthatpond-buildingissimplerthan expected,andthesky’sthelimitinterms ofbuild,size, scaleand format.Large or small,filledwith swimming koifishorlilies bloomingbeneaththelateJunesun,the pondsontourwerenothingshortofenchanting.Buttherealtreat? Meetingtheproudpondownersthemselves.

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Thisyear’sJewish B ook Festival includes headliners Julia Q uinn , authorof the Bridgertonseries , andauthorand journalist Joan Nathan .

TheJewishBookFestivalwelcomedanewdirectorthisyear.Inthespring, JessicaFischoffwasnamedtheSt.LouisJewishCommunityCenter’s directorofliteraryarts,placingheratthehelmofthemuch-heralded JewishBookFestival,whichcelebratesits46thanniversarythisyear.

Fischoffbringsfreshideastotheposition,butherdecisionto relocatefromPittsburghgoesbeyondseekinganewprofessionalchallenge.To Fischoff,joiningtheJwasanopportunitytoembraceandcelebrateherheritage.

“WhenOctober7happened,itbecameverycleartomethattheantisemitism that’ssurfacinginAmericaisbecomingsocommoninthepublishingworldand theartsworld,”Fischoffsays.“So,IdecidedtogetbackinvolvedinJewishliterature andJewishpublishingandreframemyselfinthatworldtoupliftJewishvoices. Everythingseemedtoalignattherightmoment.”

Fornearlyﬁvedecades,theJhashostedtheJBFinSt.Louis,invitingattendees tocelebrateauthors,booksandideas.Topicsrangefrombusinessandcookingto history,music,faithandbeyond.Overtheyears,St.Louishaswelcomedawide rangeofesteemedthinkers,artistsandpoliticianstospeakattheeventincluding WolfBlitzer,BettyFriedan,WilliamShatner,CokieRobertsandElieWiesel.

Thisyear’sfestivalwillbeheldNov.3to17(withnoeventsonFridayevenings orSaturdayduringtheday).Planningandhostingsuchacherishedeventisa signiﬁcanttask,especiallyforanewcomertothecity.Withmorethan10,000 attendeeseachyear,theJBFisrecognizedasoneofthelargestliteraryeventsinthe country.Fischoffunderstandsthefestival’simportance,whichwasakeyreasonshe acceptedtherole.

ByDrewGieseke >PhotoscourtesyoftheSt.LouisJewishCommunityCenter

By Drew Gieseke > Photos courtesy of the St. Louis Jewish Community Center

“ForthepeopleofSt.Louistohavethisconsistenteventtobringsuch wonderfulanddiverseworkstothecity,it’sreallyimportant,”Fischoffsays. “OnethingIhavebecomeveryawareofishowmuchpeoplelovethisfestival. TheamountofloveandoutpouringI’vewitnessedwithintheJewishcommunity andwithoutisreallyhumbling.”

Fischoffandherteamunveiledthecohortofspeakersduringaspecialeventin July2024,whichalsoservedasanofficialintroductionforFischoff.Afewnotable namesonthedocketinNovemberincludeJuliaQuinn(authorofthepopular “Bridgerton”series),JoanNathan(famouschefandformerpresssecretaryforthe mayorofTelAviv,amongotheraccomplishments)andDanielHandler(otherwise knownasLemonySnickett,authorofthe“SeriesofUnfortunateEvents”books).

TheJBFteamalsoannouncedseveralchangestotheformat,suchasoffering moreeveningprogrammingtoattractpeoplewhocan’tattendduringthedaytime. Theseadjustmentsandtherestoftheeventprogrammingwereledalmostentirely byFischoff,supportedbytheJBFplanningcommittee.

“We’reexploringhowtomaketheseeventsmoreaccessibletotheentire St.Louiscommunityandnotjusttoourfoundationalaudience,”Fischoffsays.

ToFischoff,theJBFisjustthebeginning.ShewantstoexpandtheJ’sliterary programmingbeyondasingleeventheldonceayear.Asawriterherself(andwith experienceintheindustry),Fischoffwantstoopenopportunities tootherswith similarambitions.Thinkwriter'sretreats,workshopsandsimilarideasthatconnect andempowerpeopleinthecommunity.

“Ithinkit’sreallyimportantfortheJewishcommunityspecificallytoremember howmanyamazingvoicestherearewhoareunafraidtoputtheirworkoutthere, whetherornotit’saboutaJewishtopic,”Fischoffsays.“Theywanttosharetheir workandsharetheirvoices.”

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I thinkit’s r eallyimportant fortheJewish c ommunity specificallyto r ememberhow many amazing voicesther e ar e whoar e unafr aidtoputtheir workoutther e, whetherornot it’sabout a Jewishtopic.

–JESSICAFISCHOFF

<Bestsellingauthor MitchAlbompresents hislatestrelease, “TheLittleLiar.”

<Worldrenownednews correspondentMartin Fletcher,authorof “Teachers,”shareshis thoughtsonthewar inIsrael.

<YouTubestarAndrew Rea,authorof“Basics WithBabish,”presents tipsandtricksfor thekitchen.

<St.LouisanLindyDrew speaksattheJBF’s HomegrownTalent eventaboutthelivesand strugglesofthepeopleof St.Louis,ashighlightedin herbook,“Humansof St.Louis.”

<Fashionmogul RebeccaMinkoff,author of“Fearless,”shares storiesofhowshe reachedanastonishing levelofsuccess.

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