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The LUXURY COLLECTION of

Alliance Real Estate

2150 Wakefield Bluff | Wildwood | $995,000

1238 Shepard Oaks Court Wildwood | $1,599,000

233 North Forsyth Blvd Clayton | $1,185,000

13173 West Watson Road

34 Somerset Downs Drive

Chesterfield | $1,490,000

134 Babler Road

3615 Gustave Hollow

Town & Country | $1,100,000

9 The Prado

Sunset Hills | $995,000

Ladue | $975,000

2 Heather Hill Lane

9033 Clayton Road

Olivette | $850,000

18214 Hager Lane

Ladue | $1,490,000

Ladue | $819,900

Wildwood | $1,000,000

6450 Cecil Avenue

16763 Eagle Bluff Court

18610 Thistle Hill

16121 Walnut Hill Farm Dr

Clayton | $1,425,000

Wildwood | $999,950

232 N Kingshighway Blvd #2202 1041 Arbor Grove Court Central West End | $950,000

1033 Barberry Lane Kirkwood | $799,000

Chesterfield | $940,000

Chesterfield | $1,349,900

Chesterfield | $999,900

100 Pembroke Place Festus | $915,000

19272 Saint Albans Forest Ln 17010 Eagle Valley Drive Wildwood | $719,900

Visit www.stlopens.com to view weekend open houses

Marthasville | $585,300

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209 North Bemiston Clayton | Call for Pricing

Under construction in Classic Old Town Clayton, this 2.5 story home features view of the Clayton skyline, elevator, 3-car garage, and room for a pool.

Stone Ledge Farm | Dutzow | $3,395,000

Quiet 200 ac retreat, 45 min west of Ballas/Hwy 40. 2 large homes, log guest cottage, barn , 5 ac lake, zip line, creek, trails, greenhouse, prairie meadows. Caretaker available.

Under Construction with summer completion Charming Cape Cod Summer design on 1 acre lot with room for a pool.

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Maryland Walk - 8025 Maryland Avenue #5K Clayton | $1,275,000

1 Georgian Acres | Frontenac |$1,995,000

1422 Country Lake Estates Drive Chesterfield | $1,050,000

Visit www.stlopens.com to view weekend open houses

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Women of Achievement Tower Grove Park The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Style Feature:

SUMMER COLORS Katie Yeadon, LN’s belle of the local boutiques, casts light on a rainbow of fashionable feminine accessories in order to help style-conscious ladies make certain that not even the summer sun on its best/worst day can outshine them.

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The Trio Landscape Feature: Clifton Heights Inn

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THE BOATHOUSE REBORN The Daily Feature:

TEST DRIVE

The heated height of the season makes a great time to blow figurative cobwebs out of one’s mental carburetor, which writer/photographer (and automotive analyst extraordinaire) Ryan Scott suggests LN readers do with the 2018 Audi S3.

Just in time to savor the seasonal serenity of an aquamarine margarita (with blue curaçao substituting for triple sec, of course), LN contributing writer Allison Pohle charts what she calls “a dramatic reinvention” of the Boathouse at Forest Park.

On the cover 10 Charles D’Angelo helps people to discover that all it takes to change one’s life is the determination to do so.

Learn how he has positively impacted three individuals, starting on page 10. Pictured (from left to right) are Tim Blattel, Charles D’Angelo and Allison Thomas. Photo by Christina Kling-Garrett.

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Dinner & A Show Around Town Arts Speak Feature: The Boathouse Reborn

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Featured Listings 1. 525 South Rock Hill Road • Webster Groves

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! Classic center hall Colonial with open circular floor plan.Thoughtfully expanded with wonderful kitchen and family room includes stone fireplace and built-ins. Master suite boasts updated bath and generous walk-in closet. Charming screened porch and patio, perfect for entertaining and circle drive. $829,900

4. 12330 Borcherding Ln • Des Peres

1. 525 South Rock Hill Road • Webster Groves

2. 1637 Andrew Drive • Warson Woods

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! NEW PRICE! Charming Cape Cod with fantastic curb appeal on beautiful double lot with amazing backyard and oversized 2-car garage. Main level floorplan includes eatin chef’s kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances and pantry. Spacious family room overlooks deck and yard. $639,900

3. 7449 Kingsbury Boulevard • University City

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! Stellar Period Restoration storybook home boasts newer slate roof, copper gutters and newly refinished hardwood floors. Gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets and state-ofthe-art appliances. Featuring two master suites. Backyard features custom patio, wood burning fireplace and privacy fence. $699,900

4. 12330 Borcherding Lane • Des Peres

2. 1637 Andrew Drive • Warson Woods

5. 7749 Maryland Ave • Clayton

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! Completely updated family home located on almost three quarters of an acre. Open floor plan with beautiful hardwood floors, updated eat in kitchen with newer cabinets and stainless appliances, living room, family room and half bath complete the first floor. Newly renovated master suite. $575,000

5. 7749 Maryland Avenue • Clayton

COMING SOON! Sophisticated townhome with an appealing open gallery floor plan offering an incredible, unmatched view of the Clayton skyline. Well designed, beautiful living spaces both indoor and out with lush gardens, large side yard and custom pool. A very special offering in the perfect Old Town Clayton location. $1,925,000

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8025 Maryland Ave. #15C (Clayton) $2,995,000 Stunning, one of a kind condominium custom designed by Lawrence Group and Katz Design. Two large covered balconies enhance the living spaces. Distinctive features include beautiful exotic wood, limestone flooring, “Mother of Pearl” wall tiles, mosaic tile foyer, unique polished metal fireplaces and amazing ceiling treatments.

or renovate this Altepeter built ranch. Located on a prestigious 2.63 acre lot in the desirable gated Overbrook Estates and backs to Old Warson Country Club. Spacious ranch with open floor plan and finished lower level with huge rec room and inground pool.

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663 TBB Pine Creek (Town & Country) 11717 Claychester Drive (Des Peres) 947 Cabernet Drive (Town & Country) 30 Crown Manor (Clarkson Valley) 22 Log Cabin Drive (Ladue) 13346 Fairfield Square (T & C) $619,500 206 Pleasant Valley Estates (Eureka) 17 Brookwood Road (Town & Country) OPEN SATURDAY 1-3! Sophisticated end 4 Glen Forest (Ladue) unit, private, great location on south side 10 Cricket Lane (Brentwood) of Fairfield. Great room/living room feature 4 Deer Creek Woods Drive (Ladue) vaulted ceiling and open floor plan. Sleek, 525 S. Rock Hill Rd (Webster Groves) updated kitchen overlooks patio. Large master 8030 Watkins Drive (Clayton) suite with bath, second bedroom or office plus 32 Hill Drive (Kirkwood)

another full bath. Finished lower level with family room, third bedroom plus bath.

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1759 Timber Ridge Est. (Wildwood) $399,999 24 Black Creek Lane (Ladue) 217 Ladue Oaks Drive (Creve Coeur) Fabulous four bedroom, two full and two 608 Woodside Place (Webster Groves) half bath home with bright open floor plan.

3 Clayton Terrace (Frontenac) Featuring T-staircase, bay windows, center 7449 Kingsbury Boulevard (U. City) island kitchen and breakfast room. Family 11564 Malvern Drive (Frontenac) room with custom built-ins flank stone 33 North Elm Avenue (Webster Groves) fireplace. Master suite features French doors, 1637 Andrew Drive (Warson Woods) deep coffered ceiling, large walk-in closet and 405 North Woodlawn (Kirkwood) spacious luxurious bath.

6920 Waterman Avenue (University City)

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12330 Borcherding Lane (Des Peres) 2149 East Drive (Crystal Lake Park)

$575,000 $539,000

$300,000 - $500,000 12 Enfield Road (Olivette)u 901 Dielman Road (Olivette) 1759 Timber Ridge Estates (Wildwood) 540 Fairways Circle (Creve Coeur) 139 East Clinton Place (Kirkwood) 9122 White Avenue (Brentwood)

$499,000 $439,900 $399,999 $399,000 $375,000 $339,000

UNDER $300,000 2809 Manderly Drive (Brentwood) 12023 Gardengate Drive (St. Louis) 7250 Ravinia Drive (Pasadena Hills) 924 North Geyer Road (Kirkwood) 1067 Wilson Avenue (University City) 8516 Philo Avenue (Affton) 7045 Plymouth Avenue (University City)

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COMING SOON! Stunning four-bedroom 4.5 bath condo in unique gated enclave. Foyer opens to handsome office and spacious living room with vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace with beautiful mantle. Kitchen boasts custom cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless appliances and breakfast room. $769,900

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CONDOS AND VILLAS 150 Carondelet Plaza #2801 (Clayton) $5,499,000 8025 Maryland Avenue #15C (Clayton) $2,995,000 7749 Maryland Avenue (Clayton) $1,925,000 26 Bonhomme Grove Ct (Chesterfield) $985,000 254 Carlyle Lake Drive (Creve Coeur) $769,900 13346 Fairfield Square (T & C) $619,500 610 Forest Court #3 (Clayton) $275,000 4466 West Pine Blvd #2G (St. Louis) $244,999 630 Westwood Drive #1S (Clayton) $215,000 4207 Shenandoah Avenue #C (St. Louis) $162,500 1136 Washington Ave #300 (St. Louis) $150,000 131 East Washington Ave #2N (Kirkwood) $149,900 1524 Whispering Creek Dr #C (Ballwin) $127,900 1720 Chouteau Avenue #104 (St. Louis) $125,000

12023 Gardengate Drive • St. Louis SPACIOUS DECK AND PATIO FOR OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING! Charming three-bedroom, three bath ranch completely redone. Family room boasts wood burning fireplace and opens to cedar deck. Master suite has full bath and good closet space. Walk-out lower level features full bath and opens to patio. $235,000

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EDITOR ‌AS SOMEONE WHO FEELS FAINT AT THE SIGHT OF NEEDLES, I couldn’t fathom getting my ears pierced as a kid, regardless of how tempting pretty earrings may have been. At 18, though, I finally caved, but didn’t truly realize the full potential of accessorizing until a couple of years ago – oh, young Alecia, so many missed opportunities.

Adding accessories to your outfit rotation is a fun way to take your look to another level – regardless of whether you do so with a pair of statement earrings, a bold bag or even a hip heel.

If you are all about accessorizing or are even looking to branch out and need a little assistance, LN contributing writer Katie Yeadon has the story for you. Starting on p. 42, Yeadon shares stunning accessories in an array of hues – lovely lilacs, the classic black and white, and more. We hope this story helps you find the missing piece (or even more) to some of your go-to looks for summer!

Also in this week’s edition, we hope you love learning more about Forest Park’s historic Boathouse revamp, featuring new recreational activities on Post-Dispatch Lake and a new menu sure to please either the most lavish or even pickiest eater of the bunch, starting on p. 66.

All the best,

Alecia Humphreys

Editor’s Corner Congratulations to Quiet Village Landscaping – a full-service outdoor living design, installation and maintenance landscaping service – for being awarded an Environmental Stewardship Award by the National Association of Landscape Professionals. According to a press release, the award honors companies in the industry that go above and beyond to enhance and protect the environment. These companies have demonstrated a sustained and significant commitment to enhancing and protecting the environment - that is pervasive in Quiet Village Landscaping’s culture.

Correction: In the July 6 edition of Ladue News, we inadvertently omitted photo credits for two The Pet Doctor in O’Fallon, Missouri, has become one of the world’s first Fear Free

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certification course developed with input from a 160-member advisory group, including

Kelsi Kliethermes. We

board-certified veterinary behaviorists, well-known veterinary practice management

sincerely apologize for

experts, and other leaders in the field.”

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The word around town

22 Log Cabin Drive

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4!

Ladue | $950,000

Gracious 1.5 story on nearly 3 park-like acres. Spacious gallery entry hall leads to living room, dining room, den and first floor master bedroom suite.

24 Black Creek Lane Ladue | $749,900

Traditional living room includes built-in bookshelves, wood burning fireplace, wood floors, opens to the dining room and main floor family room.

3 Clayton Terrace Frontenac | $699,999

Beautifully renovated two-story English Tudor with four bedrooms and three full updated baths featuring a large expanded kitchen with hearth room and breakfast room.

Experience in different price ranges, types of homes and neighborhoods of St. Louis!

11564 MALVERN DRIVE FRONTENAC | $679,000

Lovely 1.5 story home situated on just over an acre amazes at every turn starting with the soaring two story entry. Open floor plan perfect for today’s lifestyle. Vaulted ceiling in the light filled great room, floor to ceiling windows in the family room with French doors open to stone patio with waterfall and koi pond. Main floor master suite. Cozy loft area, bay window in the dining room, updated eat in kitchen with granite counters, main floor laundry and three car garage complete this wonderful family home.

Helping you on your journey home!

Jill Malley Cohen

Sue and Katie McLaughlin

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OPEN SUNDAY 1-3!

OPEN SUNDAY 12-2!

12808 Bellerive Springs Creve Coeur | $1,195,000

Fabulous 1.5 story executive home updated to perfection and beautifully maintained. Fabulous lower level with wine room, game room, family room area, wet bar, fireplace and lots of windows.

30 Crown Manor

Clarkson Valley | $950,000

Beautiful family home featuring first floor master suite with sitting room and fireplace, state-ofthe-art sauna, marble shower, dressing room and walk-in closet.

Master bath features adult-height sinks and Italian marble floor.

206 Pleasant Valley Est.

12 ENFIELD ROAD

Eureka | $899,900

OLIVETTE | $499,000

Enjoy gorgeous views on this amazing 7.4-acre property. Fabulous open floor plan overlooking covered veranda, salt water pool, fire pit and patio. Wonderful kitchen boasts center island, custom cabinets and high-end stainless appliances.

Beautifully updated home in the Chevy Chase Neighborhood exudes charm from top to bottom. Fall in love with the gorgeous kitchen featuring white marble backsplash, countertops, upgraded stainless appliances and large pantry. Hardwood floors, bright windows, spacious bedrooms with professional custom closets and sophisticated French garden patio is ready to host all your favorite people. Not to be missed in Ladue Schools!

Your Senior Real Estate Specialist!

Peggy Liggett 314.265.1041

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138 South Gore Avenue | NEW LISTING Webster Groves $629,900 | OPEN 7/22, 1-3 PM

7018 Maryland Avenue University City $829,000 | OPEN 7/22, 1-3 PM

11322 Clayton Road Frontenac $2,300,000 | OPEN 7/22, 1-3 PM

1038 Chesterfield Forest Drive Wildwood $465,000 | OPEN 7/22, 1-3 PM

454 Twin Creek Road Creve Coeur $675,000

NEW LISTINGS 544 EAST JEFFERSON AVENUE, Kirkwood. This ‘rustic contemporary’ custom home was built with an exceptional display of craftsmanship, and finishes, far exceeding all expectations. $1,599,000 138 SOUTH GORE AVENUE, Webster Groves. Exceptional location, beautiful updates, elegant finishes and superb outdoor living await in this impeccably updated home. $629,900. OPEN 7/22, 1-3 PM

LuxuryCollection 42 HUNTLEIGH WOODS DRIVE, Huntleigh.

9847 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

36 WEST BRENTMOOR PARK, Clayton.

26 UPPER LADUE, Ladue.

30 UPPER LADUE, Ladue.

171 NORTH BEMISTON AVENUE, Clayton.

5 RUTHERFORD LANE, Town & Country.

544 QUAIL RIDGE, St. Albans.

1703 EAGLE BLUFF DRIVE, St. Albans.

2283 TALON COURT, St. Albans.

11 EAST BRENTMOOR PARK, Clayton.

8 FORDYCE LANE, Ladue.

565 BARNES ROAD, Ladue.

9450 LADUE ROAD, Ladue.

25 SOMERSET DOWNS, Ladue.

47 COUNTRYSIDE LANE, Frontenac.

4 EAST BRENTMOOR PARK, Clayton.

10088 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

11322 CLAYTON ROAD, Frontenac.

1835 MANOR HILL ROAD, Town & Country.

32 FAIR OAKS, Ladue.

3 JACCARD LANE, Frontenac.

9774 OLD WARSON ROAD, Ladue.

51 WESTMORELAND PLACE, CWE. 6 BARCLAY WOODS, Ladue.

12027 GAILCREST LANE, Town & Country.

$7,695,000 $6,350,000 $5,995,000 $4,950,000 $4,600,000 $4,500,000 $3,695,000 $3,480,000 $3,450,000 $3,395,000 $3,195,000 $2,995,000 $2,950,000 $2,749,000 $2,700,000 $2,650,000 $2,395,000 $2,395,000 $2,300,000 $2,280,000 $2,200,000 $2,195,000 $2,195,000 $2,098,000 $1,999,999 $1,998,000

12 GLENVIEW ROAD, Ladue.

33 PICARDY LANE, Ladue.

620 MOREL COURT, St. Albans.

9743 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

150 CARONDELET PLAZA, UNIT 1004, Clayton.

17291 COURTYARD MILL LANE, Chesterfield.

5105 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE. 144 NORTH BEMISTON AVENUE, Clayton.

731 THE HAMPTONS LANE, Town & Country.

2 SUMAC LANE, Ladue.

14985 CONWAY ROAD, Chesterfield.

8 KINGSBURY PLACE, CWE. 1655 WILSON AVENUE, Chesterfield.

8001 CLAYTON LANE COURT, Clayton.

41 WESTMORELAND PLACE, CWE. 9052 CLAYTON RD., TBB, Richmond Heights.

20 BRIARCLIFF, Ladue.

9816 OLD WARSON ROAD, Ladue.

$1,949,000 $1,775,000 $1,645,000 $1,550,000 $1,500,000 $1,495,000 $1,449,000 $1,449,000 $1,445,000 $1,395,000 $1,349,000 $1,298,000 $1,295,000 $1,195,000 $1,129,000 $1,100,000 $1,099,990 $1,099,000

RESIDENTIAL HOMES 5231 STUDER LANE, St. Louis.

3 CONWAY LANE, Ladue.

11 DWYER PLACE, Ladue.

1 CONWAY WOODS LANE, Ladue.

4912 PERSHING PLACE, CWE. 57 CLERMONT LANE, Ladue.

9901 CONWAY ROAD, Ladue.

7018 MARYLAND AVENUE, University City.

11 MARYHILL, Ladue.

54 PICARDY LANE, Ladue.

124 LAKE FOREST DRIVE, Richmond Heights.

70 WATERMAN PLACE, CWE. 2216 CROYDON WALK, Crystal Lake Park.

6 LADUE MANOR, Ladue.

124 FRONTENAC FOREST STREET, Frontenac.

16598 KEHRSGROVE DRIVE, Chesterfield.

9848 COUNTRYSHIRE PLACE, Creve Coeur.

1434 FAIRBROOK DRIVE, Des Peres.

91 WEST GLENWOOD, Kirkwood.

$998,900 $989,000 $939,900 $929,900 $919,000 $849,000 $839,000 $829,000 $824,900 $799,000 $789,000 $788,000 $765,000 $745,000 $709,900 $699,900 $699,000 $699,000 $675,000

544 East Jefferson Avenue | NEW LISTING Kirkwood $1,599,000 454 TWIN CREEK ROAD, Creve Coeur.

1639 MISTY HOLLOW COURT, Glencoe.

4904 PERSHING PLACE, CWE. 2 CRICKET LANE, Brentwood.

226 CEDAR TRACE DRIVE, St. Albans.

330 DE MUN AVENUE, Clayton.

236 MERLOT LANE, St. Albans.

20 ENFIELD, Olivette.

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hether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” .” Henry Ford’s famous words about the power of the mind are echoed in the actions of Charles D’Angelo, who helps realign a person’s thinking as they set out to resolve their unhealthy lthy relationships with food.

“The only thing separating most people from what they want is their belief that they can’t do it,” says D’Angelo, who works with countless individuals seeking to lose significant amounts of weight.

“Often, we see only limits, instead of opportunities. My program is designed to assist clients in disconnecting from the things theyy feel control them, so they can reclaim their lives.”

Tim Blattel knew well that D’Angelo’s approach could be effective, which is why he sought out his help. “My mom, my sister and some family friends were [successful] clients of Charles,” he says. “He gives you the confidence that it can work for you, too.”

For Blattel, the day-to-day commitment proved his only real point of struggle.

However, his promise to pursue a healthier path was worth the necessary dedication.

“For me, it’s about the quality of time I get to spend with my kids,” he shares. “I’ve got four little girls, ages four, three, two and one. By dropping [so much] weight, I have much more energy and am able to physically do more.”

Blattel came down a total of 150 pounds during his time with D’Angelo, and he continues to work with the coach to maintain his success.

“If anybody Is thInk nkIng about goIng to nItely do It. other than Charles, I say defIn my wIfe and kIds, seeIng see Charles was the best deCIsIon I have made.”

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“Charles was supportive, nice and encouraging,” describes Blattel. “If anybody is thinking about going to Charles, I say definitely do it. Other than my wife and kids, seeing Charles was the best decision I have made. It has been the most rewarding [experience and] has made everything so much better.”

Allison Thomas shared similar motivations for connecting with D’Angelo. “As a newly single mom, I need to be able to care for myself, so that I can take care of my kids,” she says. As an early childhood special education teacher, Thomas also requires the stamina necessary for keeping up with her students. “My students, ages three to five, primarily have significant behavioral issues,” she explains. “I need to be faster, to be able to get up and down off the floor.”

When she began working with D’Angelo, Thomas was trying to lose weight on her own. Shedding only 15 pounds over the course of six months, though, proved to her that she needed more clarity on how to succeed. “[With D’Angelo’s approach,] I had to face how I got here,” she admits. “And come to the realization that, yes, I eat when I am stressed or bored. People wonder, ‘How do you manage to be in the gym seven days a week?’ That has been the easiest part because food isn’t there. When I’m not in the gym, though, I always feel a little off.”

Thomas nevertheless rose to the challenge. “The most rewarding part is the impact I have made on other people,” she confesses. “I set out to do this for myself, my kids and my students. Many people have come to me and asked, ‘How did you do this with everything else going on in your life?’ It’s a lot of dedication and hard

work. And now, I’ve given others inspiration.”

Having shed 85 pounds while working with D’Angelo, she is now in maintenance and down 100 pounds total.

Cathy Ptacek is thankful to have connected with D’Angelo in a serious effort to improve her health. After seeing the authentic transformations of his clients on KSDK’s “Show Me St. Louis,” she decided to find out for herself if D’Angelo could help her realistically manage weight loss, while balancing her on-the-go schedule. She describes the process as simple and easy, having learned to make her needs and desires a priority. Fifty-five pounds later, Ptacek’s new routine continues to work for her.

D’Angelo recognizes the magnitude of motivation that pushes his clients to success. He remains purpose-driven in his own life and in business because of something even greater. “When you have a mission and compelling goals, motivation isn’t really something you need to think much about,” he says. “It’s implicit. Many people think of me as a trainer or nutritionist – I’m neither. My job is helping people come to understand and love themselves, and developing the habits to live the lives they want.”

“I think of myself as a coach,” D’Angelo explains. “In my experience, the only things that need to change in your life for it to improve are your daily choices. I take great joy in accompanying my clients through the self-discovery process.”

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The Big Muddy Dance Company is invigorating life through dance, and it’s exciting to see! This event tonight supports their upcoming season, which is full of growth and creativity.

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Women of Achievement

AWARDS LUNCHEON Photos and story by Christina Kling-Garrett

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he Women of Achievement 2018 Awards Luncheon took place in mid-May at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis in Clayton. This year’s honorees included the Rev. Karen Anderson, Teka Childress, Shannon Marie Diekemper, Victoria Dolan, the Hon. Judy Preddy Draper, Rachel Ebeling, Kim Hutton, Tammy Iskarous, Marilyn Ratkin and Risa Zwerling Wrighton. Each year, the Women of Achievement organization honors extraordinary women who have shaped the community and the region through their civic-minded and mission-driven volunteerism. The awards luncheon celebrates the hard work of each honoree with her friends and family. Co-chairing this year’s luncheon were Phyllis Langsdorf and Dr. Eva Frazer.

The 2018 Women of Achievement honorees are exceptional.

They have dared to tackle timely issues of our day, while aptly modeling the change they wish to see. Compassion is the hallmark of their volunteer service as they continue to transform the lives of those often found in the shadows.

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he weather cooperated for the 2018 Flower Power Luncheon (now in its eighth year) as friends of Tower Grove Park, supporters and guests gathered at the Piper Palm House at the park. During registration and refreshments, guests met and had their books signed by author and guest speaker Peter J. Hatch. At tables sporting floral- and vegetable-themed centerpieces, guests enjoyed a lunch and program that included the presentation of the Robert P. Stupp Award to John A. Karel. This event, with the support of the Tower Grove Park Society, helps to make possible the park’s operations and many programs.

Dad … knew a lot of the commissioners who were involved with bringing the park back starting in 1987. And when the Palm House project came, my folks said, ‘Oh, let’s do this.’ So that’s why they wanted to see this come back. They had seen where it had gone, and nobody used the park. And now we do.

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The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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he Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis in Clayton recently played host to the Illumination Gala. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by dinner and a special performance by writer, composer, director, producer and acting teacher Jason Alexander, who’s perhaps best known for his award-winning nine-year stint as the now iconic George Costanza on the NBC TV program Seinfeld.

The Illumination Gala ranks as the foundation’s premier fundraiser for cancer research at the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine. The gala supports breakthrough cancer research to develop new ways to prevent and treat cancer. Co-chairs for the evening were George and Melissa Paz and Arnold and Hazel Donald. Chairman for the dinner was Dick Miles.

Tonight is a very exciting evening! What excites me most is that it is a way to communicate to our community the importance of what we are doing to create ways to cure cancer!

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As a child, I learned to march down the rows with a galvanized waste bucket and a shovel, find a spot at least 3 feet beyond the last burial, dig a hole and tip the pea shells, asparagus butts, cornhusks, coffee grounds and eggshells straight into the ground.

Only years later, during my formal horticultural training, did I understand what my grandmother was doing. She was feeding the earthworms in her garden … directly.

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moved into the kitchen bin and the classroom. Growing earthworms for composting is easy and inexpensive, provides a recycling opportunity for old newspapers and organic kitchen waste, and creates rich worm castings that are a gardener’s gold. If you raise a bumper crop of worms, use the extras for fishing or treat your aquarium fish, pet lizards, chickens or bluebirds to a free, fresh, nutritious food.

Perfect for the classroom, earthworms offer many lessons about the environment and the importance of species beyond the classic charismatic megafauna story. The lowly worm plays a critical role in soil health, solid waste management and nutrient cycling.

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By Pat Raven, Ph.D., with Julie Hess resources-2000-summer.)

Although earthworms may be the gardener’s best friend, not all worms are created equal. Most of the worms used for composting are exotic species. Some of them damage natural habitats, particularly in northern areas where the land froze during the ice age, eliminating all native worms. Woods and other natural communities recovered without worms, which can disrupt their nutrient cycles and disturb the germination and growth of many native plants. Especially in forests, this may facilitate the invasion of alien woody plants like bush honeysuckle and buckthorn.

For us, the easiest way to avoid the unintended consequences of accidental release into the wild involves using only common red wigglers, also known as tiger worms, (Eisenia fetida) or the closely related E. andrei for fishing or for composting food waste indoors. These surface-dwelling worms are not winter hardy here, so an accidental escape would be controlled by cold weather.

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It took a dream and 14 years to turn the Dr. Fry Memorial Methodist Church into Clifton Heights Inn.

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isa Macheca’s route to her sister-in-law’s house in Clifton Heights included passing an old church that piqued her interest. Little did she know that years down the road, she would be taking the old church to new heights.

The building previously known as Dr. Fry Memorial Methodist Church is located near Forest Park in a charming neighborhood much like Webster Groves, where she raised her three daughters with her husband, Dan. She liked the area, its history and its hospitality, but there was something else about that old church she so often passed.

“We have a history of rehabbing interesting projects, Dan and I,” Macheca says. “We had remodeled four houses together.

But back in 2003 or so, I said to my sister-in-law one day, ‘If that church ever goes on the market, let us know. We’d love to renovate it.’ She called us one day, and we bought it the day it hit the market.”

It took a year for the Machecas to close on Dr. Fry Memorial Methodist Church, which was built in 1904 after having been founded in 1888. The church’s last 19 members had voted to close it. However, to complete the sale, there were extensive legal steps, and the Machecas had to acquire signatures of approval from their new neighbors to turn the church into a bed-and-breakfast.

“The neighborhood welcomed us immediately,” Macheca says. “They were worried about what would happen to the church once it closed, but once we told them our vision, they were totally on board.”

And the Machecas’ vision was a bold one: a welcoming stay for travelers while honoring the building’s history. The total renovation began after the couple created a makeshift master bedroom in the pastor’s office and another room for their teenage daughters in what used to be classrooms.

“We took it down to the brick and started over,” Macheca says. “As we gutted it, we found all sorts of issues, of course. So it all had to be rewired, replumbed, new roof, new [heating, ventilating and air conditioning], new everything. It was a dying old church.”

Her husband, a former construction business owner, did much of the renovation. As his specialty is woodworking, he was thoughtful in his renovation to match the spirit of the old church. He matched old wood to new hardwood flooring, and he built a grand, historically inspired staircase as the focal point of the inn’s gathering space. It is, of course, called The Sanctuary.

In 2015, the Machecas began hosting events in The Sanctuary. Macheca had worked as catering service manager at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, coordinating corporate and private events, so it was an easy transition. Weddings, rehearsal dinners, brunches, showers and small business meetings were held while the Machecas finished the inn’s now-three guest rooms.

In February 2018, guest rooms were complete, and they had a full house for their first weekend. Macheca was nervous, but she knew what she wanted to provide: luxury, comfort and hospitality, paired with great food.

“Dan and I were both in the catering business on and off for years,” she says. “We’re both very comfortable cooking for other people. I’ve had hospitality in [my] blood for a long time. And that first weekend, it went really, really well.”

Since opening, Clifton Heights Inn has hosted up to six people a night in its three spacious, luxurious en suite guest rooms and ornate dining space. A fourth guest room, the Bell Tower Room, featuring a hot tub on the roof of the bell tower, will be added late this fall. Each detail and space at the inn reflects the history of the building and St. Louis. The inn’s Sanctuary features original stained glass windows, with names of the original church members. The World’s Fair guest room, the inn’s largest, features prints from the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, with a plush king bed, heated floors and a soaking tub.

Beyond sleeping accommodations, Macheca focuses on meeting every need of every guest. She calls in advance to request the dietary needs of guests, who are greeted with their drink of choice at check-in. Macheca creates itineraries for out-of-town travelers and makes reservations and suggestions.

Guests even get to decide when a seated breakfast is served and what’s on the multicourse menu.

“We always ask people the night before, ‘How does this sound for breakfast?’” Macheca says. “I’ll always have a first course of fresh fruit, and I’ll always have tea and coffee out early in the morning. But if they want an omelet, I’ll make an omelet. It’s not based on our taste or schedule – it’s based on theirs.”

Guests are pampered, and Macheca loves all the little ways she takes care of people. Each guest bathroom has homemade soap made by Macheca, and on checkout, guests are given a bar of soap to take home. She even enjoys ironing the inn’s sheets.

Most of all, though, Macheca loves making connections with the guests she dotes on, in a space she loves.

“I want people to walk away and feel like they want to come here again,” she says. “In four months, I’ve already had repeat customers. One customer used to attend this church, and she brought me back pictures of her wedding, which was in this church. And that’s lovely to have here, to honor this beautiful old space.”

Clifton Heights Inn, 2501 Clifton Heights Ave., St. Louis, 314-448-5296, cliftonheightsinn.com

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I said to my sister-in-law one day, ‘If that church ever goes on the market, let us know.

We’d love to renovate it.’ She called us one day, and we bought it the day it hit the market.

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he majority of homes entering the market need little more than ‘crisping,’” shares Kathy Beilein, president of Laura McCarthy Real Estate. “I like to call it accessorizing.”

While many sellers may feel compelled to undertake major renovations before listing their homes, Laura McCarthy’s experienced agents know that there are far simpler ways – from wallpaper and paint colors to lighting and hardware – to inject a fresh dose of style that will appeal to interested buyers.

The team at Laura McCarthy recognizes that there isn’t a single style that fits every home. Rather, a successful sale is about marrying the right buyer with the right property. “As we prepare a home for the market,” Beilein explains, “we conduct a needs assessment with the sellers and ask them what they’re trying to accomplish. Ninety percent of the time, it’s about getting the best value for their home.

So, we also get a sense of who the buyer will be and ready the home with them in mind.”

“Prospective buyers come to look at a home because it’s in a style they like,” agrees Laura Hollingsworth, a local interior designer who consults with the agency on design matters. “Sellers should really honor the style of their home when making design decisions.”

“The goal is for a home to look fresh in today’s market by taking easy, simple steps,” advises Beilein. Some of these measures include rearranging, decluttering and streamlining the home in order to maximize the visual flow between rooms. Seemingly

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minor décor upgrades, like adding an eye-catching light fixture or switching out knobs and handles, can also pack a major punch.

For instance, a Briarcliff home in Ladue recently sold by the agency makes clever use of built-in bookshelves in multiple rooms. Marbled, forest green wallpaper lining the office bookshelves lends vitality and color, while intricately-set brass shelving imparts an Art Nouveau flair to the bookcases that flank the living room fireplace.

“Although too much personality can be distracting,” says Beilein, “color and texture are important in giving a space a look.” Hollingsworth also suggests that sellers be judicious when making bold design choices. “Make sure that it can be easily reversed by the buyer,” she offers. “And if it’s done well, it will only add to the appeal of the house, whether it’s in the buyer’s style or not.”

As a homeowner, it can be difficult to view your home with fresh eyes, and to determine which enhancements will make it most competitive in today’s market. That’s why the Laura McCarthy team consistently strives to keep a pulse on what buyers are looking for across the St. Louis area, from the Central West End to Clayton, Kirkwood and beyond.

“We meet each week to talk about which houses sell,” relays Beilein. “And we have a huge resource book. All real estate agents are expected to know a good building inspector, but we try to go a step beyond that.” Laura McCarthy regularly brings in top decorators, lighting companies and other design and construction professionals to update its agents on

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Some of Laura McCarthy’s agents possess a natural curatorial knack and are able to work with sellers directly on design improvements. Other agents instead refer clients to one of the agency’s skilled consultants, who can assist with everything from determining what needs to go into storage to finding the perfect accent pillows to make a room pop.

Beilein also believes that photography is key.

“Great photos are critical to getting buyers and agents through a home,” she adds. “Nothing maximizes online presence more than good-looking, cohesive spaces.”

Laura McCarthy Real Estate, 29 The Boulevard, St. Louis, 314-725-5100, lauramccarthy.com

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Residing in The Pines of Osage National

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This beautiful residence captures stunning architectural elements and brilliant colors throughout its five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. Admire the two-story grand foyer, as well as the master suite and new kitchen. Enjoy the sunlit gallery, inviting hearth room and backyard oasis, with a pool.

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One of Ladue’s original homes, this incredible estate features four bedrooms and seven baths at an exceptional value.

Enjoy grand-scale living, with 12-foot ceilings, magnificent millwork, a pool and pool house, a veranda and more – all situated on 2.6 acres. $2.15 million

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Style Speak

Miki’s Closet Shopping and nonprofit work come together in the mobile St. Louis boutique Miki’s Closet. This shopping truck, which was unveiled last May, is part of the Saint Louis Fashion Fund and offers fashion-related education to local school kids as well as pop-up shopping experiences.

LN caught up with Kathleen Bibbins, the new executive director of the fund, to find out more about the fashion truck and its community programming.

Tell us about Miki’s Closet – as if we haven’t heard of it!

Miki’s Closet is a stylish, state-of-the-art fashion truck that brings a wide array of fashion education programming to area students and pop-up retail experiences for the community at large. The truck is a generous donation from Lori Sale and Fran Slutsky and is named in memory of their mom, Miki Zimring, who was a fashionista. We are honored and grateful for their wonderful gift.

One of the focuses of Miki’s Closet is education.

What is that programming like?

Miki’s Closet visits area high schools to provide students an introduction to the fashion industry and the various career paths available in the business. For example, we visited Lift For Life Academy with a team of Caleres shoe designers for a hands-on learning experience where the students participated in the process of designing shoes. We have also hosted a number of career days at the [Saint Louis Fashion] Incubator exploring the variety of careers that exist in the fashion industry. Most students are aware of the designer path but don’t always think of the range and depth of careers available, so one of our goals is to get

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the word out about all of the opportunities that exist in the fashion ecosystem.

In addition to our educational programming, we also use Miki’s Closet for community outreach events.

We’ve held street-style contests to celebrate people’s personal styles. We’ve held silk-screen demonstrations at events. We’re in the middle of our strategic planning and are looking to expand our programming.

What kind of apparel and accessories can shoppers find in the truck?

We try to keep it interesting, so we change it up depending on the event. Our incubator designers have frequently had their collections in the truck, and we have also featured local brands as well. Collections by Joya and Arch Apparel did a joint collaboration, and we’ve had May’s Place, a vintage store in South City, display their products. Of course, we also have the Saint Louis Fashion Fund merchandise available as well.

With such a small space, how does the Miki’s Closet team curate the selection and create a cohesive pop-up shopping experience?

Our super-talented and experienced fashion truck coordinators curate and merchandise the Miki’s Closet, and they have it down to a science. Depending on where we’re going and what we’re doing, they craft a unique experience for each event. The individuality of these experiences is one of the main reasons it is popular and our events are well-attended.

How often is the truck out and about? How do shoppers find it?

Miki’s Closet appears at community events throughout the summer when school is not in session,

and we aim for at least six appearances per year. During the school year, we work with students a couple of times per month. To find us, follow us on Instagram or visit our website for the latest information. And for those spontaneous shoppers, look for the truck with the “Wear Are We Going?” zipper driving down the road.

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One Look, Two Ways Sanctuary Dress

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‌Palm prints have been a tropical trend this summer, and this dress easily swings from day to night by ditching the jacket and adding snazzy earrings. (Sanctuary dress, $129, Paisley Boutique, xopaisley.com)

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Sanctuary jacket, $158, Paisley Boutique

Lilly Pulitzer bag, $128, Pink Magnolia

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Velvet hide bag, $248, Paisley Boutique

SODA shoes, $58, Splash (splashtribe.com)

Dolce Vita heels, $172, Paisley Boutique

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By Katie Yeadon | Photos by Sarah Conroy

This s eas on’s access ories, hand-picked by hue, are p erfect for adding style to your summer lo oks.

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Zarita bag, $190, Mister Guy Women’s (misterguywomens.com)

Black accessories are always classic, sleek and cool.

Vince cross-strap slingback sandals, $225, Nordstrom, (nordstrom.com)

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“The first and most important piece of jewelry every woman should have is a pair of diamond studs,” explains Kelly. “It’s something you can wear every day, whether you are running around while wearing flats and pants, or going to a meeting with clients. You can throw them on and not have to think twice.”

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“The basics [of your wardrobe often] include diamond studs, hoops, a bracelet, like a tennis bracelet or a bangle, a pendant and a right-hand ring,” details Kelly. “Start with the basics that will never go out of style.”

Once you have those down, how do you rotate them into your daily wardrobe, from day to night and work to play?

“As far as diamond studs go, you can always add a jacket to it,” notes Kelly. “The circle of diamonds fit around the stud and dress it up. And, you can take them on and off. Another thing we recommend is intermixing [metals, like] yellow and rose gold with white gold.”

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lthough the hardest decision to make at a nail salon once involved color, nowadays that mantle falls on the type of manicure you’d prefer. Various new materials and methods have originated the salon industry in the last few years, so here’s a bit about each – sure to lessen or eradicate stress during your next manicure.

Nail polish. This, of course, involves what you’d expect: traditional nail polish. Your salon professional applies two or three coats (excluding a base and top coat), and then comes a wait time for your nails to dry.

As the tandem downfall to a traditional manicure like this, though, it typically lasts only a few days before chipping – and you generally have to wait at the salon till your nails dry.

Gel polish/shellac. Gel polish manicures go on much like traditional nail polish manicures, but between each coat, your hands go under an ultraviolet-light machine, which seals the polish in place, drying it immediately. As its two main benefits, gel lets you leave the salon right away, and you needn’t worry about chipping a nail because they’ve fully set. Also, gel manicures usually last two weeks

with zero chipping, depending on how hard you tax your hands.

Acrylic nails. Acrylic nails make the perfect solution for women burdened with short or weak nails. The technician superglues a long, clear, fake nail (also known as a tip) to each of your real nails and then cuts the tips, shaping them to your liking. After that, an acrylic powder goes on both your nails and tips to create an even layer on both. This thickens and strengthens your nails. After completing the acrylic portion, the technician can apply gel polish or traditional nail polish over the acrylics – whichever you prefer.

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Dip powder. In the latest manicure innovation, dip powder, your nail technician applies a clear polish and then dips each finger into a dipping powder. She (or he!) repeats this process up to three times, depending on the color you choose. Having applied the powder to all of your nails, the technician files each of them nice and even. At this point, because your polish may look matte, the technician’s final step involves applying a top coat that makes them shiny. Astonishingly, a dip powder manicure can last three to four weeks without chipping.

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By Paul Brown

ight here in St. Louis.”

When that last line from Meet Me in St. Louis is spoken and the final curtain comes down on The Muny’s 100th season next month, it’s fitting that Ken Page will be on that stage. Page, a Muny favorite, will be there with the rest of the cast, in front of approximately 11,000 people, taking his bows and singing “Auld Lang Syne” yet again. It will be his 35th show at The Muny since he first appeared in South Pacific there in 1973. That was the start of a career that has taken him to Broadway, London, Paris and Vegas, as well as roles in both television and movies.

Page was born and raised in the Carr Square public housing projects just north of downtown St. Louis in 1954 – often regarded as the same year the civil rights movement began. When he was in the fourth grade at St. Nicholas school, Page says Sister Ruth Cecilia recognized his singing talent. St. Nicholas was an all-black Catholic school, but on Fridays, Sister Ruth brought him to the mostly white Holy Innocence School to sing with the choir. During that period, people participated in sit-ins and marches and were laying the foundation for civil rights, while young Page was crossing barriers of his own – through the church, on the stage and with song.

“People don’t realize how many black Catholics there were and are in St. Louis,” Page says. “It was still separated, but I knew a completely Catholic world that was African-American. Most black Catholic kids went to DeAndreis High School, but it had no theater program, so Sister Ruth pulled some strings.”

In fact, the sister got Page into Bishop DuBourg High School even though he didn’t live in its district parish. He went on to study theater at Fontbonne University and ended up onstage at The Muny before moving on to New York and beyond. His biggest roles were playing Old Deuteronomy in the original Broadway cast of Cats and voicing Oogie Boogie in Tim Burton’s 1993 The Nightmare Before Christmas – an audition Page remembers fondly.

“They asked, ‘What do you think this villain would be vocally?’” he says. “I looked at the song and the story, and I said, ‘It would be somewhere between Burt Lahr from The Wizard of Oz and the voice of the demon in The Exorcist. They were like, ‘OK!’ – because that was about as weird as they were.”

In his career, Page has rubbed shoulders with stars like Cab Calloway and Sammie Davis Jr. and has even gotten some backstage advice from the great Lena Horne.

“She looked me up and down and said, ‘Uh-huh, y’all save your money and behave yourself.’ When you get advice from Lena Horne, you take it!”

But throughout his journeys, it was always the mammoth stage between the trees and under the stars at The Muny that kept calling him home. “It’s unlike anywhere else,” Page says, “The closest thing to it is maybe Radio City, but that’s inside, and there’s the Hollywood Bowl. But The Muny is The Muny.”

Page and I stroll past the familiar columns and chandelier at the front of the theater, near which is the walk of fame, where plaques bear the names of the most famous performers of the past 100 years. “When you think about all the people that have played here and came through here, the list is endless,” Page says with a starstruck gleam in his eye. “Pearl Bailey, Yul Brynner, Ethel Merman, Carol Channing – the list goes on and on. They all had a singular experience of working here, and I don’t know of another place anything like this.”

Page says theater people still want to work here when they get the chance. “There is a direct corridor between The Muny and New York,” he says. “Many of the people we see at The Muny in the summer are people who are in a downtime for a Broadway

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It’s [The Muny] unlike anywhere else. The closest thing to it is maybe Radio City ... But The Muny is The Muny. - KEN PAGE show. If they’re not working in New York in the summer months, then they are clamoring to get here now.”

Very few actors have had the experiences that Page has had here – and even fewer African-American performers. “I’ve done a lot of roles here that were nontraditional,” he says, “and it was a wonderful opportunity for me that Paul Blake and Mike Isaacson would say, ‘This is someone who is right for this part, and it’s not about race, so let’s just do it.’”

Starting on Aug. 4, Page will play the role of the grandfather in Meet Me in St. Louis.

That’s something most kids growing up in Carr Square never could have dreamed of, but because of Page, those who came before him and The Muny, a lot more dreams like that could come true – right here in St. Louis.

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Happily Ever After

Kong and the

GALLAHUE FAMILY

By Robyn Dexter

boxer/pit bull mix was at a rural pound with seven other dogs. Unfortunately, the pound only had six fenced pens, so two of the dogs were scheduled to be euthanized due to lack of space. Luckily, Needy Paws Rescue stepped in, rescuing the remaining two dogs before they were euthanized in April 2018. The boxer/pit mix, named Malle at the time, became the organization’s 3,000th rescued dog since its establishment in 2014, earning him a special place in the hearts of the Needy Paws staff.

Not long after, Jason and Lindsay Gallahue were looking to adopt a dog. They had heard about Needy Paws through friends and wanted to go look at their adoptable pups. On their daughter Hayley’s 18th birthday, the Gallahues went to an adoption event at PetSmart and saw a quirky pup with an inquisitive face: Malle.

“We saw him, and my kids immediately loved him,” Lindsay recalls.

Their son, Bryce, saw the brand name Kong on the dog’s cage and thought it was his name.

Finding the name fitting, the Gallahues renamed Malle “Kong” and took him home.

They’ve had him for a little more than a month and “couldn’t have asked for a better dog,” Lindsay says. Kong is a social pup who loves to go everywhere with the family. He goes golfing with Lindsay and Jason and will patiently wait in the cart while they play their game. He’s also made friends with the two pit bulls who live next door and loves to play with them. Kong’s even helping Hayley train for going into the Navy, and the two of them go running every night.

The Gallahues only had Kong a few weeks before the Fourth of July came around – a day loathed by

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countless dogs across the country who fear fireworks, inconsolable during their loud booms. However, that wasn’t the case with Kong.

“We took him to see the fireworks, and he just sat next to us in the chair,” Lindsay says. “He’s so sweet, and we haven’t had any problems with him.”

Well … aside from one: Kong chewed up the American flags Lindsay had in her potted plants. But other than that, Kong has snuggled right into the Gallahue family, even worming his way into the bed on the second night

after his adoption – and every night since.

The Gallahues are enthusiastic about adopting from Needy Paws and plan to continue supporting the organization through trivia nights and other events.

“Kong is such a good dog,” Lindsay says. “We love that we can take him everywhere with us.”

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Book Corner

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AUTHOR KATHY SCHRENK Writer, former newspaper reporter and mother of three Kathy Schrenk has had an avid longtime interest in hiking, borne from nearly a decade and a half of living in and exploring the ever-changing Northern California landscape. On her family’s move to St. Louis, of which her husband is a native, Schrenk formed a social media group for parents who wanted to join her and her kids on hikes around St. Louis, growing to nearly 2,000 members in just a few years.

Recently published, Best Hikes With Kids: St. Louis and Beyond encapsulates Schrenk’s storehouse of trail knowledge that she has gleaned from years of on-the-ground research in and around St. Louis city and county, along with nearby Illinois.

Designed for kids 10 and under, the book features 85 locations, most of which include hikes that are less than 5 miles long and have less than 1,000 feet of elevation gain. Hike descriptions include sidebars with games, nature facts and more, as well as tips for parents with cautions for sharp drop-offs or potty time on the trail. Notes for barrier-free or Americans with Disabilities Actaccessible trails are available, as well as trail suitability for jogging strollers. LN spoke with Schrenk about her background and research – she has hiked all 85 trails featured and a few more that didn’t make the cut – and what readers can expect from Best Hikes.

Are you from Missouri? If not, how did you end up here?

I was born in northern Illinois and lived in the San Francisco Bay area for 14 years before moving to St. Louis five years ago. My husband is from here, and we decided it was time to live someplace cheaper and closer to family.

What inspired you to write the book?

I fell in love with hiking when I lived in California.

When we decided to move to St. Louis, I was concerned there wouldn’t be as much chance to hike. But I quickly realized there were a huge number of amazing trails.

I also realized there was no hiking guide to the area specifically geared toward kids. When I lived near San Francisco, I had a book called Best Hikes With Kids: San Francisco Bay Area. So I looked up the publisher and sent in a proposal, and they said yes.

I am really excited about getting kids and families

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to hike, so I did my best to share tips about getting kids out on the trail and enjoying hiking. The most important thing is to do what’s best for your family that will make it easiest for you and your kids to hike.

For my family, we already hiked regularly, so the way to get our kids to be more enthusiastic was to find other families to hike with.

Did you enlist research partners to land on the “10 & under” demographic?

My kids are now 5, 11 and 12, so they were all under 10 during the research. I didn’t quit hiking when I was pregnant or once I had kids. It was good for my mental and physical health as a new mom to keep hiking, and it became an important activity for our whole family. So I’ve done lots and lots to do hiking with kids of all ages.

Are these trails popular hikes (for example, a Castlewood State Park or segments of the Katy Trail), less densely populated trail sites or both and all points between?

There’s definitely a wide range. Those well-known

trails can get really crowded on nice weekends, but most trails in the area are fairly quiet. There are many trails maintained by the state in “natural areas” or “conservation areas” that don’t get a lot of traffic. I’m thinking of Valley View Glades or Hickory Canyons areas. So pretty and so quiet.

How far does “and Beyond” stretch?

The farthest hikes are a couple hours away. If you’re on vacation in Lake of the Ozarks, the state parks there are a great break from the craziness of the lake and the tourist towns. Ha Ha Tonka State Park can be pretty busy, especially near the castle ruins, but is really worth a trip. Johnson’s Shut-Ins is spectacular and also about two hours away from St. Louis. To the east, Giant City State Park is also worth a trip. Luckily, those all have nice campgrounds and often cabins or hotels nearby. The book includes “Great Getaways” features that give suggestions about where to stay and other activities if you want to make a weekend of one of those trips.

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TEST DRIVE:

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houghts of driving the Audi S3 weren’t even on my radar. It wasn’t until a string of requests to drive other, more lustworthy cars went unanswered that I ended up on my S3 fallback plan. Please, don’t shed a tear for me.

With keys in hand from the fantastic staff at Audi Creve Coeur, the S3 makes its first impression thanks to loads of cuttingedge tech. The virtual cockpit is brilliant and intuitive, just as it was in the Audi S5. In fact, every piece of the Audi user interface makes perfect sense. I won’t go so far as to say my parents could master it, but anyone living in the post-rotary phone era will feel at home quickly. The car I was given, with Prestige trim, sported a couple of additional features seen in many cars – adaptive cruise control and high-beam assist – but while using them, I discovered they’re the best implementations I’ve experienced yet. The adaptive cruise induced nary a heart-rate spike, as many other systems do with herkyjerky speed management and aggressive braking. And with Audi’s high-beam assist, I didn’t blind a single fellow driver. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it feature, just as it should be.

Audi’s entry-level sport sedan delivers surprises in the experience, as well. Out is much of the overly damped and disconnected feel; in is a truly playful demeanor of a car that wants to be your partner in shenanigans. Under acceleration, it feels stronger

than the quoted 292 horsepower would suggest. However, like the S5, it’s impossible to slingshot the S3 from a standing start.

Whether it’s the traction control attempting to manage wheel spin, lag from the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine or just some auto-nannying, it takes a good half-second of foot to the floor before the S3 complies with your request. Once it does, though, forward thrust is delivered with vigor. Add to that the clearly audible turbo-whoosh, and you have a truly visceral experience.

As my new play partner and I were getting along swimmingly, we agreed to a blast down my personal test circuit of Rock Creek and West Four Ridge roads. A beautiful, approximately 10-mile stretch of fresh blacktop spattered with 15- and 20-mph turns, this road separates the pros from the posers quickly. And the S3 accommodated itself nicely. It was very neutral in balance and rotated through corners without drama. All that held the S3 back from being higher in ultimate cornering ability was the all-season Bridgestone tires, which, honestly, is to be expected. I speculate if fitted with some sticky summer-only tires, the S3 could transform into a track weapon in capable hands.

The Audi S3 shares underpinnings with the Volkswagen Golf R, a car aimed at younger enthusiast drivers. And if I were to further speculate, I would suggest that explains the entirely different set of sensations communicated to the driver of an S3 versus the S5 mentioned earlier. While the S3 feels more grownup than a VW Golf R, the bones of a dancer remain underneath.

The VW Golf R is renowned as a brilliant-to-drive hot hatch, whereas Audi takes the S3 to boarding school for class and refinement. Magnetic shocks used in the S Sport package deliver the best of both worlds: pancake flat during hard cornering but also making potholes feel like pebbles. And there’s no comparing the fit and finish of the two cabins.

But it’s not all roses. Much of the S3’s goosebumps-delivering success comes from its small size. Its relatively light weight and short wheelbase are of course pieces in the formula, but also factoring in are a comical rear seat and limited trunk space.

Don’t let the four doors fool you; unless the two front-seat occupants are under 5 foot, 8 inches, the S3 is not a place where four adults can exist comfortably.

In recent years, Audi has carved out its market share by appealing to seekers of the latest technology and wrapping it in a refined-but-understated shell. Excitement had seemingly gone by the wayside, but this S3 keeps the same simple lines packed with tech … and thankfully left the fun intact. Much like the BMW M240i, the S3 isn’t a car I find myself craving for more, but I did walk away with a healthy heaping of respect. Also, as the M240i elicits the thought of “Why not just get an M2?,” the middle-child S3 begs the question of why not just jump in headfirst and opt for the 400-horsepower turbo five-cylinder Audi RS3. It’s just as practical – or impractical, depending on perspective – and, if a buyer went light on options, can be had for barely over our S3’s as-tested price. In a packed segment, though, questions and hypotheticals like that are never-ending.

What is certain is that this S3 is a welcome addition and deserving of your own test drive.

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FEATURE: THE BOATHOUSE REBORN

Root

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wisted Roots, a bar and grill that opened in midtown St. Louis in May, features its own beer in both classic and creative styles alongside a menu of appetizers, sandwiches and more.

Twisted Roots comes from co-owners Kris Wangelin and Adam Patterson, with Rick and Sandy Patterson.

Longtime friends Wangelin and Patterson met at Happy Hop Homebrew & Gourmet in Belleville, Illinois, before working together at the same city’s 4204 Main Street Brewing Co., where they both held various leadership positions in brewery operations.

Wangelin’s résumé in the craft beer world also includes time at 4 Hands Brewing Co. in St. Louis’ LaSalle Park neighborhood and at Peel Brewing Co. “We decided that if we were going to work 80 to 90 hours a week, we were going to work for ourselves and

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do it for fun – we wanted to get out of distribution,” Patterson says. “Twisted Roots is a neighborhood bar that makes its own beer. We don’t have a specialization and make everything from American lagers and English and Irish styles to ‘dead’ styles like German beer.”

“The name [Twisted Roots] comes from the fact that we like to brew classic styles and honor their roots, but we are craft brewers at the end of the day, so we like to put our own twist on things,” Wangelin adds. “The beer menu, ‘T,’ is for our twisted line of beer with either a base style or no predominant style that we’ve done our own spin on. ‘R’ is our root line of beer brewed to style guidelines.”

Twisted Roots fills the 4,300 square feet or so previously occupied by Pappo’s Pizzeria & Brew Co. (and Six Row Brewing Co. before that), with 49 seats available on the main floor and another 43 coming

By Mabel Suen soon on the second floor. Renovations included transforming the dining area’s former booths into tables to open things up. The brewery equipment and fermenters were also completely rehabbed to get up to par with modern brewing standards.

Behind the bar, 14 taps – 11 of them currently in use – feature the in-house brews, purposely situated on the front of the bar so bartenders never have to turn their backs on guests. The selection includes easy-drinking options like Canookie, a light American lager. Another highlight is Kali, a mango-saturated pale ale, and In Living Keller, a malty German lager, also ranks as a popular selection.

“It’s important for us to be the locals’ neighborhood bar,” Patterson says. “St. Louis is so craft-beer-driven.

It’s a beer city recently voted one of the best in America. But not all our friends drink craft beer. We

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Twisted Roots

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The Importance of Being Earnest

want to have a place where you can have a cocktail, too, and also grab dinner.”

To that end, Twisted Roots offers standard cocktails and a full menu of bar fare with its own, often-punny flair. Guests can choose from dishes such as the Reuben and seasonal Twisted Rolls; a grilled green bean chicken Caesar salad with skillet green beans, chicken breast, red peppers, red onion, Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing; and the Spicy Thigh Sandwich with breaded chicken thigh, Mike’s Hot Honey (from Brooklyn, New York), spicy cheddar, and pickle and onion – all of which sound like delectable culinary options before catching The Importance of Being Earnest from Insight Theatre Company.

“We’re just really humbled by the amount of regulars we have for not even being in business [so long],” Patterson says. “People are looking for that home bar where they’re remembered and welcomed, where they can meet their neighbors.”

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‌Story: Algernon Moncrieff welcomes his friend John “Ernest” Worthing to his fashionable London flat, where John reveals to Algernon that he is deeply in love with Algernon’s cousin, Gwendolen, and plans to propose to her. Gwendolen loves him as well, although she makes it clear that she is most assuredly motivated by a love for his name, Ernest.

In order to make the proposal, however, John must survive a meeting with Gwendolen’s harsh and autocratic mother, Lady Bracknell. That head-tohead goes badly for John – or “Jack,” as he prefers.

Lady Bracknell is horrified to learn that Jack was an orphan found in a suitcase at Victoria Station nearly 30 years before.

Intrigued by an inscription on Jack’s cigarette case, Algernon learns that his friend has been living a double life: as staid “Jack” in the country while guardian to his ward, Cecily, and in the city as Jack’s wastrel brother, “Ernest.”

For his part, Algernon then states that he, too, has a shadow figure, one he has named Bunbury, an invalid whom Algernon “visits” in the country when he wants to avoid boring social engagements.

When Algernon shows up unexpectedly at Jack’s country estate, he tells Cecily that he is her Uncle Ernest. The two instantly are smitten with each other, but Cecily is ordered to finish her studies by her stern teacher, Miss Prism. The latter is an object of affection herself by the local parson, Dr. Chasuble, who shyly attempts to court her.

Of course, Cecily is delighted to become engaged to a man named Ernest, as apparently all young women in late 19th-century England were wont to do. However, what will happen when she learns that Algernon isn’t her uncle?

For that matter, how will Jack recover when his own ruse is discovered? He won’t give Algernon permission to marry Cecily until Lady Bracknell allows Jack to marry Gwendolen, which seems highly unlikely. With all the chicanery afoot, exactly how important is it to be earnest?

Highlights: Oscar Wilde’s greatest theatrical success is as amusing and witty in the 21st century as it was when it premiered in London in 1895. Insight Theatre Company’s current production at the Grandel Theatre is directed with panache and considerable style by Ed Reggi, making this Earnest earnestly entertaining.

Other Info: Will Bonfiglio knows how to play up the effete, faux-outrageous behavior of Algernon to the hilt, greatly enhancing Wilde’s biting dialogue with a furtive glance, an air of shocked disdain or a penchant for consuming great quantities of cucumber sandwiches with just the right elegance.

Pete Winfrey complements Bonfiglio’s upper-class crustiness with a charming approach as Jack, one dutiful to his ward Cecily and in love with the fair

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Gwendolen, and matching Algernon’s high jinks with shenanigans of his own.

Gwen Wotawa makes an especially appealing Gwendolen, working to outwit her imperious mother on the one hand while brushing off Cecily’s apparent engagement to “Ernest” in another amusing scene.

As Cecily, Julia Crump embodies the naive young woman’s infatuation with the dashing Algernon-whowould-be-Ernest.

Thomas Murray harrumphs suitably enough as that bulldozer of a narrow-minded woman Lady Bracknell, showing off costume designer Laura Hanson’s flair for tacky gaudiness in contrast to the simple elegance of Cecily’s attire or Gwendolen’s stylish garb.

Ruth Ezell does well in the role of that judicious spinster Miss Prism, and Steve Springmeyer has a jolly fine time as her timorous suitor, Dr. Chasuble.

Spenser Kruse is OK as Jack’s servant, Merriman, but is especially funny as Algernon’s cantankerous butler, Lane, although he might want to work on his shuffle a bit.

There’s nothing especially revolutionary in this presentation. But then again, when a company performs The Importance of Being Earnest and delivers those pithy lines impeccably, it makes the evening a rousing success.

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Around Town

By Katherine Herrick

‌Fri., July 27

The Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum at Ballpark Village St. Louis in that municipality’s downtown is hosting a new event series this year called FLASHBACK FRIDAYS. Before each Friday home game, the museum invites guest speakers including visiting authors and even players themselves to give presentations about St. Louis Cardinals history or other museum-related topics. The next discussion centers on how to care for collectibles. Ticket prices vary. 4 p.m. stlballparkvillage.com.

Sat., July 28

The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum in St. Louis’ Covenant Blu-Grand Center neighborhood welcomes photographer DAN DONOVAN to discuss some of his most iconic photos of the St. Louis Cardinals over the past 30 years. “Besides capturing peak moments, Dan is well-known for his artistic approach to documenting team history,” the organization’s website states. “Learn how Dan shoots baseball for the team, from both technical and artistic perspectives.” $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. iphf.org.

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Described as “a happy hour with great chemistry,” the fun, family-oriented SCIENCE AT SUNSET provides hands-on activities for all ages, including live music, space-themed movies and tasty drinks at the “Fermentation Station” in the Saint Louis Science Center in St. Louis’ Kings Oak neighborhood. The center also sells discounted tickets to the special exhibition “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission” during the event. This week’s featured film, Gravity, stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, in what’s described as following “American astronauts who are stranded in space after the midorbit destruction of their space shuttle and their subsequent attempt to return to Earth.” Electro Funk Assembly Trio provides the music. Free. 5 to 8 p.m. slsc.org/science-at-sunset.

Although hockey season hasn’t yet arrived, you can still enjoy the blues with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation and National Blues Museum’s SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Each Friday in August spotlights performances by professional blues artists at the Gateway Arch in downtown St. Louis; come to enjoy top-notch music (this week from Little Zac and Dylan Harmon) and check out the recent renovations to the park. Free. 6 to 9 p.m.

Sat., July 28, and Sun., July 29

The PIXELPOP FESTIVAL, an independent game conference in Saint Louis University’s Busch Student Center, unites gamers and entrepreneurs areawide to share ideas and create a strong local gaming community.

According to the event website, the expo includes dozens of independently produced games across several platforms, as well as educational game industry talks. Catch ’em all! Preregistered $30 for both days; $20 per day at the door.

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Sat., Aug. 4

Find a pear of friends and turnip to the very first ST. LOUIS VEGFEST at the World’s Fair Pavilion in St. Louis’ Forest Park. The festival features various plant-based food vendors selling their products, guest speakers, giveaways, product samples, a kid’s corner, live music and cooking demonstrations.

Stop by to enjoy the festival’s activities, or sign up to be a volunteer. Either way, it’ll be … radish. Free.

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Grab your dancing shoes and a partner ‒ it’s time to tango!

AARP in St. Louis is partnering with the Nine Network of Public Media and St. Louis Public Radio to put on DANCING IN THE COMMONS, a free summer series in the Public Media Commons in St. Louis’ Covenant Blu-Grand Center neighborhood. Take lessons with professional dancers from Convergence Dance and Body Center, and enjoy music from a live band as you learn the steps. Free. Registration required. 7 to 9 p.m. eventbrite.com.

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LAUREN ROSS

By Allison Pohle

‌Laumeier Sculpture Park in Sunset Hills will have a prominent new figure starting in August: Lauren Ross has been named its new executive director. Previously the inaugural curator and a faculty member of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Institute for Contemporary Art in Richmond, Ross also served as a curator of modern and contemporary art at the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ladue News spoke with Ross about what she’s most anticipating in the position, as well as her vision for the nonpareil St. Louis County park.

Why was this the right time for you to take the leap and work at Laumeier?

I’ve worked at small organizations to date, and I’ve liked those smaller organizations, but stepping into this role felt like the right time for me and the right place to do it. In my conversations with Laumeier, I was struck by the fact that the sculpture park is at a pivotal or turning point in its history. It’s been around more than 40 years, it’s well-established and loved by the community, and it has a great history, but like people, organizations need to occasionally pivot and grow.

Much of your work experience has been in a museum setting. What are you looking forward to about working in a space where the majority of the work is outdoors?

The thing about having outdoor artwork means it’s not protected from the elements in the same way a museum collection is, so care and maintenance are important. Some of the works need a little TLC, and part of being a steward of the artwork is the responsibility to take care of it. And at the same time, as we’re working with the collection, I’m excited about working on temporary projects both indoors and outdoors. Those allow for a little more risk-taking, flexibility, stability. I also think temporary projects are interesting for visitors because they’re able to see something new each time [they visit].

Do you have a broader vision in mind for the direction of the park?

I arrive in August, so one of my first priorities will be to sit down with the curator and discuss possible future projects, because it’s a team-oriented process. Instead of coming in with some preconceived idea of what I want to do, I think it’s important to get to know people and talk to them about their impressions of Laumeier and take the temperature of the audience and maybe even the potential audiences – people who aren’t coming yet but who we hope to attract.

How does the art-viewing experience differ when the works are outdoors?

I think whether or not people are conscious of it,

there’s a certain set of expectations people bring into a museum. They expect a certain type of experience, with the way people walk around and the way they talk in hushed tones. And I’m not knocking that. It’s an experience I love myself. But certainly in an outdoor space, people bring a set of expectations and are arguably a bit more open to experiences they’re going to have. I think being in nature really affects us as humans in a particular way where it’s relaxing, it’s nourishing, it’s refreshing.

How do you think nature enhances the experience at Laumeier?

One thing a lot of museum staff work very hard on is to get visitors to slow down. There have been studies

about how people go from one piece to the next quickly, and we wonder how we can get people to slow down and take things in more meaningfully. But when people are surrounded by fresh air, trees and nature, there’s a natural response we have that’s different from an urban environment. We slow down and breathe deeply and have a meaningful interaction with artwork in that setting.

In that setting, people might be more open-minded, not going with a strict set of expectations, so I think, for Laumeier, that’s an advantage – and something the beauty of the park can bring out in people.

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By Allison Pohle | Photos by Sarah Conroy

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Forest Park’s historic Boathouse restaurant is in “shiPshoP” shaPe with a revamPed menu and new water attractions.

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ong after the sun had set, St. Louisans still lined the shore of Post-Dispatch Lake, craning their necks to get a peek at the latest attraction to grace the water. The year was 1930, and “drive-yourself electric motorboats” had just been introduced to Forest Park. The boats were an instant hit, and residents often waited till midnight to get the chance to rent one.

Nearly a century later, new attractions at the Boathouse in Forest Park have St. Louisans lined up – albeit perhaps not till midnight. Those who visit the historic Boathouse this summer will find it’s naut the boathouse of yesteryear – or even of last year. The St. Louis landmark has undergone a dramatic reinvention that includes a new restaurant menu and wide array of water attractions for visitors of all ages.

The Boathouse restaurant is now operated by Sugarfire Events, part of The Sugarfire Smokehouse Group, which runs Sugarfire Smoke House restaurants, Sugarfire Pie, Hi-Pointe Drive-in and Cyrano’s. But make no mistake, the restaurant isn’t a Sugarfire Smoke House. It offers a diverse, eclectic American menu, featuring everything from a portobello Reuben to spaghetti with meatballs to a smoked pulled pork sandwich, says bar manager Dan Jameson.

“Our executive chef has really stepped up the menu,” he says.

“And the appetizers are out of this world. We have toasted raviolis filled with ground, smoked brisket with Provel cheese you dip in barbecue sauce. It’s one of our most popular items. You know how we feel about our toasted ravs here in St. Louis.”

Jameson, who has worked at the restaurant through its transition, recounts that the staff made it a priority to create an enjoyable and affordable experience for everyone. “We know it used to take a long time to get drinks,” he says, “and we remodeled the old bars to make the space more efficient and inviting.

The two outdoor bars now have a much wider selection of drinks than before, with 30 beers in cans and six on tap, as well as a wide selection of liquor and wine.” And though the Boathouse looks the same on the outside, Jameson says the interior was spruced up, with a fresh paint job and new nautical photos adorning the walls.

The restaurant also features live music on its patios, including jazz on Wednesdays from 7 to 11 p.m., and live performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight. If it sounds classy, that’s because it is, but Jameson says no visitors should feel intimidated from stopping by in their lake attire.

“It’s like going to a very nice restaurant in a casual environment,” he says. “You can come in in your shorts, flip-flops, and T-shirt, and eat a strip steak on the lake.”

Diners now also have much more to observe on the waterfront, thanks to an increased offering of water activities. The team from Big Muddy Adventures, St. Louis’ only professional canoe and kayak outfitter, is now operating Boathouse Paddle Co., a partnership with the City of St. Louis Parks Department and The Sugarfire Smokehouse Group.

Boathouse Paddle Co. began operating the dock in May and now manages rentals for paddleboats, canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. The additional offerings

ride the wave of success from last season’s pop-up paddleboard rentals, says Natalie Rolwes, general manager of the Boathouse Paddle Co. Big Muddy Adventures already operated kayaking activities along the Mississippi River but wanted to bring meaningful outdoor experiences to water adventurers traveling smaller seas. The Boathouse offers sunset stand-up paddleboard yoga on Monday and Wednesday nights, as well as Thursday night moonlight picnics on the lake, where visitors can enjoy dinner and drinks on a paddleboard in the lagoon after sunset.

“So far we’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback,” Rolwes says. “St. Louis is becoming more of an outdoorsy city, and it’s nice to have new equipment accessible for people to explore Forest Park in ways they haven’t before.”

Renting paddleboats, canoes and double kayaks costs $20 for the first hour ($15 for the second hour), and kayaks and paddleboards cost $15 an hour. Reservations are accepted only for groups renting 10 or more boats.

The changes to the Boathouse only reinforce why it’s remained an iconic destination in the St. Louis area for more than a century.

“Whether visitors are enjoying a meal by the water or paddling with their family out to the Grand Basin, this Forest Park landmark continues to bring the community together in a special way,” says Greg Hayes, director of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry for the City of St. Louis.

Boathouse at Forest Park, 6101 Government Drive, St. Louis, 314-366-1555, boathousestl.com Boathouse Paddle Co., 6101 Government Drive, St. Louis, 314-722-6872, boathousepaddleco.com

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Over 30 Years Experience. For a Quote Call Nick 314-845-8049

LAWN & GARDEN

LAWN & GARDEN

Outdoor Living and Landscape Management Management: ï Full Estate and Regular Scheduled Programs ï Organic Solutions ï Turf Care ï Mowing ï Mulching ï Weeding ï Leaf Removal ïWaterscape Management Outdoor Living: ï Outdoor Kitchens and Living Rooms ï Fireplaces/Firepits ï Retaining Walls ï Patios ï Water Features ï Driveways And More...

Call Today for Estimate 314-827-5664 www.TRCoutdoor.com

Complete Lawn Maintenance for Residential & Commercial SUMMER MAINTENANCE Clean-up & Leaf Removal Fertilizing, Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Mowing, Mulching, Edging, Spraying, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Dethatching, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios and Drainage Work. Firewood.

Licensed Landscape Architect/Designer

MASONRY/CONCRETE

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LAWN & GARDEN

SUMMER LANDSCAPING ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES TOO MUCH CLUTTER? Need help organizing/downsizing?

Let me assist you! Sorting, Organizing, Clean Outs. Estate Sale Planning. Pricing by project or hour.

Organized by Donna 636-256-1923

Landscape Design • Spring Clean-Up • Brush Clearing Bed Preparation • Tilling • Weeding & Mulching • Planting Tree/Shrub Fertilization, Trimming and Removal • Lawn Fertilization, Weed Control, De-Thatching, Sodding and Seeding Gutter Cleaning • Power Washing • StoneWalls, Patios, Borders and Drainage Solution.

For Free Estimates call Keith at 314-422-0241 or e-mail at

hwyardwork@aol.com Since 2001

ROOFING

ROOFING

PAINTING

ASTON - PARKER PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal Insured, 35 Years Experience

SPRING CLEANUP

LAWN & GARDEN

Take It Easy. work! e m o h r u o We’ll Be Doin’ y Since 1972

Free Estimates

Call 314-766-2952 or 314-766-2962 alstonparker@hotmail.com

JC PAINTS Interior/Exterior Painting, Reliable, Clean, Reasonable & Insured.

Call John for a Free Estimate!

314-255-9545

Roofing

Siding

Gutters

Tuckpointing

314-703-2794 jcpaints@sbcglobal.net

For a FREE estimate call

314-426-8833 www.mplandscapingstl.com

OUTDOOR CREATIVE DESIGN & LANDSCAPE, LLC For all of your landscape and hardscape needs.

"Where dreams become design and design becomes reality" 314-325-5111 OutdoorCreativeDesign.com Polo's Lawn & Landscape Inc Leafs and Snow Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios, Backyard Cleanup, Trees & Sod. Staining Decks by brush.

Free Estimates 314-280-2779

Schwidde Tuckpointing A Division of Allen Roofing ofing & Siding

INTERIOR PAINTING & REMODELING Finish carpentry, drywall, tile and floor work. 25yrs exp. Call Kent for free estimates; 314-398-2898 kenthallowell@yahoo.com

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Brick - Block - Stone Tuckpointing w/ Color Match Cleaning & Waterproofing Chimneys - Fireplaces Flue Liners, Dampers & Caps Flashing & Crown Repair "St. Louis' FIRST Union Residential Masonry Co w/BACSTL - Local 1 Online @ AtekMasonry.com CALL: 314-599-1829

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SERVICES

SERVICES McGreevy Piano Tuning

PET SERVICES

Yucko's Your Poop Scoop 'n Service Free Estimates - No Contracts

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PLASTERING Supreme Landscaping- specializing in mulching, plant care, hauling, small trees, fertilizing, weeding, flower design. Call us now to make your yard look beautiful.

Reasonable rates. 314-698-8972

contactus@aroofing.net us@aroofin

BRIAN'S HAULING

Bill McGreevy Piano Technician & Guild Associate Member

"U Name It & We Haul It" 7 Days a Week - Same Day Appliances, Brush, Clean Outs, Demo, Bsmts & Garage, Etc. Call Brian @ 314-740-1659

314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com

TREES

SIMPLE MOVES DRYWALL Hanging & Finishing

"A+ BBB Rating" Call Jess today to schedule a free estimate.

314-570-1908

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Coming Soon LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION 1.5 Story LG Fam or Blended Fam Home 4 Bed+ 3.5 Baths w/ lots of closet space. Finished w/o LL w/ a great wet bar. Fabulous trex deck across back of the home. Lots of privacy.

Backs up to wooded area. On a cul de sac in Chesterfield, east of Clarkson Rd. For Info Call 636-519-9060

We Specialize In Small Moves.

We charge by the hour or the piece, house to house or room to room. Bonded & Insured.

Packing Available.

314-963-3416 simplemovesstl.com DECK Powerwashing & Staining "A+ BBB Rating" Call Jess today to schedule a free estimate.

314-570-1908 POWERWASHING WINDOW CLEANING ïExcellent Rates ïInsured ïImpeccable Ref's ïFree Est's.

Diligent, LLC 314-803-3865 diligentllc.biz

Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial Tree Pruning & Removal, Plant Healthcare Program, Deadwooding, Stump Grinding, Deep Root Fertilization, Cabling & Storm Cleanup

Cary Semsar ISA Board Certified Master Arborist OH-5130B Free Estimate, Fully Insured

Call 314-426-2911 meyertreecare.com

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TREES

TUCKPOINTING

M. Galati, LLC Tuckpointing Spot or Entire Home

Color Match Experts Power Washing Silicon Waterproofing

Tree Service Professionals Trimming, Deadwooding, Reduction, Removals, Stump Grinding, Year Round Service and Fully Insured Call Michael Baumann for a Free Estimate & Property Inspection

Owner on site to insure CUSTOMER SATISFACTION No Job Too Small • 35yrs Exp. Senior Discount • Fully Insured

636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!

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WANTED

WINDOWS M&P Window Washing and Gutter Cleaning

SERIOUS COLLECTOR & HISTORIAN

Will Pay Top $ for WWII Military Relic's.

Swords, Daggers, Metals, Badges, Hats, Helmets, Flags and Guns.

Call 314-249-5369

WANTED ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Old Advertising, Records Sports Memorabilia, Old Toys STL History, Breweriana, Etc Call Ben (314)518-5769

Making windows in St. Louis Shine for over 30yrs.

Gutter Cleaning & Minor Repair, Window Cleaning, Reasonable, Free Estimates, Dependable, Insured, References. Angies’s List.

Paul

Mark

314-805-6102

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314-725-6159 Insured gammatree.com Get'er Done Tree Service A+ with BBB & Angie's List Tree Trimming, Removal, Deadwooding & Stump, Grinding. Certified Arborist. Fully Insured, Free Est. Serving the area since 2004.

CALL 314-971-6993

TUCKPOINTING

MIRELLI

Family Owned Since 1969 brick & stone work, glass block windows, custom color pool caulking, drive-way power washing & caulking. All credit cards accepted. Insured. No deposit.

A+BBB rating. Angie’s List Service Award Recipient.

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MASSEY TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY Tuckpointing, Chimney & Brick Repair, Caulking & Now Chimney Sweeping & Flue Re-lining.

2013 BBB Torch Award Winner

TUCKPOINTING

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Family Owned and Operated In Service Since 1991

Complete houses, spotpointing with color match, chimney repair/rebuilds, brick/stone repair, foundation repair.

BBB TORCH AWARD RECIPIENT. SUPER SERVICE AWARD '05-'17.

FREE ESTIMATES

314-645-1387

WANTED ARROWHEADS! and Indian Artifacts!

Executive in Clayton loves the hobby!

Buying collections, answering questions, & looking for properties to buy or lease to look on within 45min of Clayton that seem to have a good concentration of arrowheads.

MIRELLITUCKPOINTING.COM

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T H E RYA N T R A DI T ION

A heritage of exceptional real estate service since 1965 9625 Ladue Road Ladue $7,400,000 8 acre Estate Property

NEW LISTING

44 Overhills Drive Ladue $4,750,000

NEW PRICE

NEW PRICE

6 East Ladue Lane Ladue $4,595,000

8956 Moydalgan Road Ladue $2,150,000

15 Pine Valley Ladue $3,250,000

10 Larkdale Drive Ladue $2,495,000

IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY

NEW CONSTRUCTION

10825 Ladue Road Creve Coeur $1,685,000

44 Portland Drive Frontenac $1,355,000

OPEN SUNDAY

559 Barnes Road Ladue $2,250,000

11 Waverton Drive Ladue $795,000

OPEN SUNDAY

44 Huntleigh Woods Huntleigh $1,295,000

Whether you’re buying or selling a luxury home, choose The Ryan Tradition.

If you would like to discuss your significant property needs, please contact us. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

John Ryan | 314.941.0572 | johnryan@coldwellbanker.com TheRyanTRadiTion.com

Coldwell Banker Gundaker - Ladue 314.993.8000

©2017 NRT Missouri LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Gundaker fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker logo, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo are service marks registered or pending registrations owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Gundaker are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Gundaker.

Beth Schultz

REAL ESTATE FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE. APRIL 5, 2013

7204 WESTMORELAND DRIVE

Live where you play and love where you live

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