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Alecia Humphreys, LN’s managing editor, discusses the perceptual nuances involving Olive + Opal Interiors (a local firm dedicated to staging all sorts of residences) with its co-founders, Melinda Christman and Anna Neal.

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On the cover 10 At Rohan Woods School, their Project Approach challenges the traditional model of testing and memorization. On page 10, read more about how the Project Approach works and the valuable life skills this unique program teaches. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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STYLE 36 37 39

One Look, Two Ways Make a Statement Feature: Paulie Gibson

THE DAILY 44 46 47 48

Healthy Appetite Movers & Shakers Crossword Puzzle Feature: Left Bank Books

PAULIE GIBSON

Designer and entrepreneur Paulie Gibson chats with LN regular Drew Gieseke about Gibson’s menswear efforts, about his abiding ties to the area – and about being selected as a Fashion Lab resident with the Saint Louis Fashion Fund.

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EDITOR ‌THE ARTS ARE ALL AROUND US – WHETHER PLAYING IN THE background as you shop for your groceries, adorning the walls of your favorite restaurant or forming part of your weekend plans. And this week, we’re celebrating the wonderful world of the arts in our annual LN State of the Arts Guide.

Starting on p. 58, learn about the plethora of possibilities and talent on the horizon for area residents to enjoy this season. Whether you’re passionate about paintings, a theatrical whiz or simply a frequent concertgoer, there’s something in this section you’re sure to enjoy. Let us know your favorite event on the horizon on our Facebook page.

Also in this week’s edition, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Left Bank Books. Starting on p. 48, LN contributing writer Brittany Nay shares the storied past of this Central West End staple, its plans for the future (including a birthday party – hooray!) and more.

All the best,

Alecia Humphreys

Editor’s Corner The word around town

Former National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency director Robert Cardillo has been named a distinguished geospatial fellow in the Saint Louis University Research Institute. Cardillo will be based Cardillo will support continual strategies for geospatial growth in St. Louis, enhance education for SLU students, facilitate impactful collaborations and provide guidance to GeoSLU. In addition, he will advise the Cortex Innovation Community on geospatial strategy, innovation and commercialization to further strengthen the partnership between the university and the neighboring innovation hub.

The Ladue School District has been named a National District of Character, and two of its schools, the Ladue Early Childhood Center and Ladue Middle School, have been named National Schools of Character.

The distinction is given by character.org to schools and districts that focus on character development, which positively affects academic achievement, student behavior and school climate. Ladue Middle School and Reed Elementary School have earned National School of Character Distinction in the past (in 2014 and 2018, respectively). Character.org will honor these schools and districts at the 2019 National Forum from Oct. 24 to 27 in Washington, D.C.

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o you remember studying for tests growing up? Can you say how much of that knowledge you retained?

At Rohan Woods School, that concept of memorization and testing is being challenged by what is called the Project Approach. The goal is to teach children to think critically about academic concepts and apply them in real time, while also teaching them communication and collaboration skills.

This is their fourth year with the Project Approach, according to head of school, Sam Templin-Page.

“The progress is fascinating,” she says. “It’s a joy to watch these kids as they’re engaged in research. Their questions are just remarkable.”

Templin-Page explains that the students at Rohan Woods have two projects a year – one in fall and one in spring. The children work in small groups to research their topics and end the project with a

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presentation to the school and their families.

Each project is done in phases. The first is planning, where students pick out the topics they want their projects to be on. At this phase, faculty can look at the curriculum standards around it and the resource availability. “We want students to be able to have experts to listen to or places they can learn more,” Templin-Page says.

Next is the research portion, where students practice decoding and comprehension skills. This stage also teaches skills in working and collaborating in groups sized anywhere from two to six students. After his third grade project, student Hale Rhodes says, “Project [Approach] taught me you can accomplish a lot in a team.”

The final phase is culmination – a presentation the groups put on, sharing what they’ve learned. The children get to choose the format of their culmination and Templin-Page recalls a year where the topic of

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By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Rohan Woods School board games culminated in the groups making their own games and playing them with the class. “They really become the experts of their topic and are excited to get to share,” she says.

This approach makes for more flexible educators, as well. As Templin-Page explains, “You have to be a guide, not a lecturer. You give them the path to take and ask questions that make them become critical thinkers.” Incoming teachers are given internal training as well as training at the leading school in Project Learning in North Carolina.

“It’s an exciting methodology for educators,” Templin-Page adds. “It’s not a traditional project. It’s not memorization. It’s living and working with that knowledge, watching it bloom and blossom.”

Rohan Woods School, 1515 Bennett Ave., St. Louis, 314-821-6270, rohanwoods.org

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Gatherings & Goodwill

WORLD PEDIATRIC PROJECT

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MIRIAM SCHOOL

FOREST PARK FOREVER

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Mascot

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World Pediatric Project

ROCK ‘N’ HEAL Photos and story by Bryan Schraier

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he World Pediatric Project’s fifth annual Rock ‘N’ Heal event attracted roughly 900 guests – among them Blues mascot Louie and Cardinals mascot Fredbird.

The site of the event, Union Station’s midway, featured more than 15 food vendors and four beverage vendors, Project 324 entertainment, silent and live auction items, a wine pull, a raffle and even custom-designed socks.

Through World Pediatric Project support, 42 children traveled from other nations to the U.S. last year to receive medical care, and 42 teams of pediatric specialists traveled elsewhere to aid 3,113 critically ill children.

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Stephanie Walpert, Nick Bahn

Martha Smith, Jackie Richardson

Brian and Colleen Reller, Sandy and Brian Boehm

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Nikki Sansone, Alexandra Kalwerisky, Scarlett Monks, Sam Eason

Andrew Trautman, Bridget Kientzy

Growing up, I did a lot of volunteer work at Children’s Hospital, and my mom currently volunteers there, working in their NICU, rocking babies and just recognizing the value of the incredible health care system that we have here in St. Louis, let alone in the U.S. in general. And understanding that doesn’t exist globally was something that really drew me to this organization. And so it’s been really incredible to be able to work alongside the WPP co-chairs, the committee in general, and just help raise that health care capacity around the world.

ELIZABETH HAILAND, CO-CHAIR

David Maltby, Cinda Schien

Ali and Joe Loewenstein

Tammie Kneisel, Kristin Wallace, Jen Liss

Maggie Twardowski, Joy McNulty

Roger Roberts, Amanda McCracken

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Miriam School

FRIENDS OF MIRIAM LUNCHEON Photos and story by Micah Usher

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iriam School held its annual Friends of Miriam luncheon at the school in mid-June. This year, several outstanding volunteers received awards, including Amye Carrigan, Judy Zafft, Barbara Silver and Harry Witte. Silver, Zafft and Witte earned the Miriam Lifetime Achievement Award, while Carrigan earned the Fannie Landau Award for Volunteerism, as well as recognition for her work at the Miriam Switching Post. Miriam School provides community, learning programs and therapies for student with complex learning disabilities.

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Judy Zafft, Amye Carrigan, Harry Witte, Barbara Silver

Parents and staff of Miriam School

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Sylvia Schulte, Linda Estell, Amye Carrigan, Judy Alferman

Ilene Litvag, Judy Zafft, Susan Murphy

Over my 20-plus years of volunteering with Miriam, I have seen many changes and witnessed so much of this organization’s success. The original school was a dilapidated old house! Since then, Miriam has methodically expanded to meet the ever-changing needs of students from grade school through high school. As a skillfully run organization, each transformation brings another success. It is my honor, pleasure and privilege to be affiliated with The Miriam Foundation.

AMYE CARRIGAN

Jill Guilfoy, Candi Chiburis

Karen Wool, Sandon Wool

Harry Witte, Lisa Thorp, Phil Schenkenberg

Sally Lyons, Barbara Silver

Alice Seyfried, Stephanie Meier

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Forest Park Forever

HAT LUNCHEON Photos and story by Diane Anderson

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orest Park Forever recently welcomed more than 1,000 Forest Park supporters to the World’s Fair Pavilion for its annual Hat Luncheon. Guests donned their fanciest fascinators and chicest chapeaus in hopes of winning prizes for their creative, stylish millinery, all while supporting the park. This year’s luncheon was presented by the Women’s Committee of Forest Park Forever. Co-chairing it were Zundra Bryant and Penny Pennington, with Carol Daniel emceeing.

The Forest Park Forever Hat Luncheon has become one of the great philanthropic traditions in the St. Louis community. Thanks to the generosity of our co-chairs, Women’s Committee members, sponsors and fashionable attendees, Forest Park Forever raised a record amount – $450,000 – of support at this year’s event to help sustain the park for its millions of annual visitors.

LESLEY HOFFARTH, PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

OF NONPROFIT CONSERVANCY

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Natalea Simmons, Karla Bakersmith, Deb Zimmerman

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Kimberly Stemley, Christy Oldani

K.C. Schute, Chris Eschen

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DESIGN ELEMENTS

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“Oooh! Over” PHOTO COURTESY OF OLIVE + OPAL INTERIORS

O+O!

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THE TRIO Thank You To All Our Clients!!

The Gellman Team was once again named to The Thousand Top Real Estate Professionals list, compiled and sponsored by REAL Trends and advertised in The Wall Street Journal.

Nationally for 2018, we ranked No. 55 in closed transactions, and No. 122 in sales volume out of 1.3 million agents.

We are also the #1 full service team in St Louis, #1 Coldwell Banker Team in MO and #2 Coldwell Banker Team in North America.

Color Me

By Nancy Robinson

Happy

‌ hink of a white room as a blank canvas awaiting your special touch – just add T dabs of bright color and pattern for a transformative result.

This patch pouf ottoman, dubbed “Old Bengali,” should recall your grandma’s crazy quilt.

Instead of raiding her remnants, though, Indian artisans used textiles and sari fabrics to create a colorful, cotton patchwork cover for a comfy pouf.

Granny might not have been so crazy after all. (pier1.com)

Upholstered furniture manufacturer Taylor King presents a collection of seating pieces in cheerful hues and patterns. From whimsical floral embroideries to retro-inspired graphic prints, these fabrics pair perfectly with handcrafted, timeless frame styles. From left: Kensington chair, Perry settee, Courtney sofa. (shubertdesign.com)

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French Bull’s sleek coupe-style Tropic Fantasia dinner plate looks fantastic in an all-white kitchen. The colorful highgrade, glazed-melamine dish is scratch- and shatter-resistant, nonabsorbent and free of the chemical bisphenol A. Ideal for sides, snacks and more, it can be used for both indoor and outdoor entertaining.

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Design

ELEMENTS

BLUE RENEWAL

By Emily Adams

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tyle meets function in this open-concept combination mudroom and laundry room by Amy Studebaker Design.

For a busy family requiring the flexibility to maintain the outdoor debris of children and dogs, as well as daily laundry, the streamlined efficiency of the multipurpose room was just the ticket.

The room began as a hallway of doors, but with the help of Maryland Heights’ PK Construction, Amy Studebaker (the company’s namesake) transformed the space into a crisply designed, well-loved area of the home.

Easy-to-clean, floor-to-ceiling white subway tile and plenty of cabinet storage for laundry materials augmented the practicality of the frequently used room. Not featured in the photo are individual lockers for each family member for personalized organization. But the functionality of the space doesn’t stop there. “For added texture and storage, open shelves were designed to house baskets with a natural woven pattern above the washer and dryer,” Studebaker says.

The airy aesthetic full of character-enriched detail added a fresh appeal to the room. “The soft blue cabinetry complements the soft blue patterned floor tile to pack a subtle punch,” Studebaker says.

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PHOTO BY ALISE O’BRIEN PHOTOGRAPHY

314-440-0853, amystudebakerdesign.com

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Stage

Setting the

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Two enTerprising warson woods enTrepreneurs are helping homeowners prep Their properTies for a fasT, Top-dollar sale.

anna neal and melinda Christman

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he story behind Olive + Opal Interiors began like many great stories do – with wine. Or rather, according to the home staging company’s website, “countless cheese plates and wine.”

“We were both in very different careers, and we decided at one point it would be really fun and rewarding to try and start something up and see where it goes,” says O+O cofounder Melinda Christman. “I think at the time, it was kind of crazy because we were both in full-time jobs and had two small kids each. We started it on the side to see if it would work before we switched over.”

And work it did! As Christman became full-time in March 2018, and her co-founder, Anna Neal, became full-time a year later at O+O – the St. Louis-based firm that specializes in occupied, vacant, apartment and even Airbnb staging.

“Home staging is quite different in some aspects than interior design and styling, in that we are really trying to make sure the home has a mass appeal and reaches a specific audience that represents the most likely buyer,” Neal says. “We really try to keep things light and neutral: clean lines, having a neutral base with our big furniture pieces, and then embellishing with fun accents or other pops of color, depending on who that target audience is.”

The goal for this darling duo is exactly that – ensuring the target audience can visualize the full potential of each home they stage.

“It can be very difficult for potential buyers to walk into an empty space and really have a good feeling of the room dimensions or how to best use the space,” Neal says. “Staging helps give potential buyers an outline of what could work in the home.”

Plus, as Christman adds, staging helps clients to envision themselves living in the space.

“You aren’t just selling a house – you’re trying to sell the life people think they are going to lead in that house,” she says. “You only have a few seconds to create a first impression when the potential buyer walks into a house.”

Staging with O+O can be as minimal as adding art and decorative pillows or as grand as transforming an empty abode into what appears to be a move-in ready residence – couches, beds, rugs, the works.

“It makes an incredible impact when we can give a property personality, demonstrate function and make it feel like home with the use of thoughtful furnishings, art and accessories,” Christman says. “Any agent who has [partnered with stagers] will vouch for the difference it makes for potential buyers who walk through as well as the reduced days on the market.”

Agents commonly refer clients to O+O, starting a conversation, allowing the O+O team to generate a bid for the proposed project, and later, preview the property in person.

Should the client agree to the proposal, then the fun begins.

“At that time, we are also taking a look at the style, the neighborhood, particulars – like an awkward or small room,” says Christman. “Based on that preview, we plan our inventory

accordingly. On our day of staging, we load up at the warehouse, and then we drop off the staging, put everything in place, do all the styling – the magic, so to speak – and are usually wrapped up after a few hours. After that, professional photos are taken, then we just wait to hear about the contract, which is the next step.

We usually de-stage a week before close.”

And the O+O team seems sincere in understanding how stressful prepping your home for a move can be.

“Your home is personal,” Neal says. “Our main objective is to help you through this stressful time by getting your home sold quickly, for the highest amount possible. We just want to ensure your house looks its best.”

To stage or not to stage – that is the question. Wine not?

Olive + Opal Interiors, 314-254-5086, oliveandopalinteriors.com

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women

IN REAL ESTATE

By Amanda Dahl

‌MARY BETH BENES

RACHEL BOXDORFER

GINA BUNDY

Coldwell Banker Gundaker

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate

Gladys Manion Real Estate

Mary Beth Benes consistently ranks in the top 0.25 percent of all agents, was

314-691-0538 (direct), 314-872-6641 (office), rachelboxdorfer.com

314-267-6262 (direct), 314-721-4755 (office), gladysmanion.com Gina Bundy, a top agent at Gladys

designated as the No. 1 agent in the Town and Country office at Coldwell

Clients are the focus for Rachel

Manion Real Estate, boasts a

Banker Gundaker and has earned the

Boxdorfer, whether they are first-time

strong local network and unique

President’s Premier, the highest level

homebuyers or downsizing their homes.

understanding of the St. Louis luxury

of achievement within the agency.

Boxdorfer is a 14-year recipient of the

market. She has achieved more than

Her expert advice on schools and

“Five Star” real estate agent designation,

$161 million in lifetime sales and

neighborhoods proves invaluable.

which acknowledges her high rate of

is consistently ranked in St. Louis

client satisfaction. With experience in

Business Journal’s “Book of Lists” as

marketing, promotion and negotiation,

one of the highest-selling agents.

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Driven by success and enlightened by

St. Louis, Kim Carney specializes in the

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experience, Stephanie Connell always

Lizzy Dooley leads a St. Louis

luxury real estate market, and utilizes a

you are starting out, downsizing or

stays mindful of client needs. Ranked as

powerhouse real estate group of four

unique and aggressive marketing plan.

need a change, Jackie Chehval has

one of the “Highest Selling Real Estate

agents and has developed a respected

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the experience to guide you through

Agents” in St. Louis Business Journal’s

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approach. Carney offers the experience

every aspect of the process. With a

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a full-service, white-glove experience

and savvy negotiation skills that achieve

dedication to service, she will be there

boasts almost $160 million in lifetime

for buyers and sellers. You are not just

optimum results for her clients.

to help you find the place you most

sales and appeared in 2013 on HGTV’s

another real estate transaction to her

desire to call “home.”

“House Hunters.”

team – Dooley assures you are a client for life.

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MARIA ELIAS

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Premier Group

MARY GETTINGER & KATHY GETTINGER Coldwell Banker Gundaker

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A member of the Multi-Million Dollar

The women of The Gellman Team are

1100 Town and Country Crossing Drive, 314-378-3173 (Mary), 636-284-0990 (Kathy),

Club, Maria Elias ranks in the top one

an amazing asset to the real estate

marygettinger.com

percent of St. Louis REALTORS. She

group’s success. Some serve as the

A partnership defined by a wealth of

earned her designation as a relocation

backbone by listing and marketing

Mary Gettinger and Kathy Gettinger

experience. A history of integrity in

specialist and listing-and-marketing

homes, and bringing contracts through

officially teamed up in 2013, after

the local market. A recognized brand

specialist for 20-plus years of assisting

closing. Others address clients’ needs,

enjoying working together for more

that combines experience and passion,

families with moving. People continue

wants and goals, whether buying or

than a decade. Together, they have

delivering a beautiful blend of expertise

to rave about Elias’ matchmaking skills

selling. All make a priority to give back

found that the real estate business

and negotiation skills. That is what you

between clients and homes.

to their communities.

challenges and, more importantly,

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get when Jiggs Dunn and Christine Cool

rewards. “We love helping sellers put

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their best homes forward, and buyers find their dream homes!” they agree.

SALLY GOLDKAMP Gladys Manion Real Estate 314-479-9396 (direct), 314-721-4755 (office), gladysmanion.com While in high school, 16 years ago, Sally

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Goldkamp interned for Gladys Manion

314-956-9405 (Malecek), 314-307-4232 (James),

Mesker was recognized in 2018 for landing the second largest sales price

At the end of 2018, Kristi Monschein-

Real Estate and she fell in love with the

bmpjrealestate.com

of a home in St. Louis at $4.9 million.

DeSantis and The Monschein Team had

Specializing in the central corridor, she

completed 145 transactions, valued at

industry. Today, she is a top producer for the agency. Goldkamp’s passion

Carolyn Malecek and Lizz James,

stays inspired through her career, as

more than $71.5 million. Monschein-

for guiding people through the buying

alongside Steve Breihan and Erik

well as involved in her community.

DeSantis applies her wealth of knowledge,

and selling process is matched by her

Petersen, provide a second-to-none,

gained from 40-plus years of experience,

expertise in the local luxury market.

dedicated customer service. Combining

to assist clients. She gives back through

50 years of experience and expertise, the

St. Louis Fisher House, a veterans’ home

real estate group receives 95 percent of

for those receiving medical care.

its business from referrals by satisfied customers, which contributes to a career sales in excess of $450 million.

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women

IN REAL ESTATE

ALYSSA SUNTRUP

Circa Properties

Gladys Manion Real Estate

314-313-1779, jenrosscross.com

314-359-3568 (direct), 314-721-4755 (office), gladysmanion.com

Seven years in the real estate industry, Jen Ross Cross got a life-changing

SUZIE WELLS & AIMEE SIMPSON WELLS | SIMPSON

ANN WROTH

Gladys Manion Real Estate

314-440-0212 (direct), 314-721-4755 (office), gladysmanion.com

Gladys Manion Real Estate

314-973-8761 (Wells), 314-712-0558 (Simpson), wells-simpson.com

opportunity to launch a new, boutique

As a residential sales specialist, Alyssa

Ann Wroth is a top agent at Gladys

brokerage with several partners.

Suntrup has combined her passions

Today, as a partner of Circa Properties,

for architecture and style with her

At Wells-Simpson, Suzie Wells and Aimee

of experience and sales in excess of

she has fallen in love with strategic

professional skills accrued through 15

Simpson have combined 40-plus years of

$200 million. Wroth’s background

planning and coaching. Ross Cross

years of experience. She has increased

experience to deliver an impressive level

in teaching has strengthened her

remains a full-time agent, offering a

the equity of local and national

of service within the luxury real estate

service-based approach. She serves

premier client experience.

brands through strategic marketing

market. In 2019, the pair closed more

on the board at Dwight Davis Tennis

initiatives and advertising campaigns.

than $15 million in sales. Their ability

Center, with an interest in developing

“I pride myself in exceeding my clients’

to think outside of the box has led to the

outreach programs.

expectations,” Suntrup says.

duo’s proven success.

Manion Real Estate, with 30 years

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Katie McLaughlin & Sue McLaughlin Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-283-8444 (Katie), 314-504-4214 (Sue), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com Greeting passersby with fantastic curb appeal, this Old Town Clayton home delights all. Admire the beamed ceiling and built-ins of the hearth room, or the luxury bath found in the attractive master suite.

The patio, screened porch and resistance

By Amanda Dahl

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A local designer draws on community and connectivity to create apparel that brings out the best in men.

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minded individuals. It’s super-superimportant, not being an LA or Chicago sort of city that focuses on the industry of apparel.”

A few of his items – currently made overseas, although Gibson hopes to change that – can also be found at the University City boutique OSO:a style lab.

But the designer’s recently launched e-commerce site has made it easier (and more cutting-edge) than ever for shoppers to add distinct pieces to their looks.

“What’s changed is the connectivity on an electronic level – it’s infinitely changed the visibility of a brand,” Gibson says. “With Instagram, you’re able to share your brand with people who you may not have been able to reach prior. But I can reach them anywhere in the world.”

Like clothing itself, success can change with the season. One line could succeed in warmer months, and the next could flop. At that point, Gibson says, the analytical side of the brain has to come into play.

“Just because you’re talented in a given field doesn’t mean much will come from it, so you have to figure out how to monetize what your passion is,” he says. “I think that’s a reality in every creative person I know.”

For now, Gibson is working on building his brand. He worked with Los Angeles-based model, influencer and entrepreneur John Strand to create a voice and style for his social presence, specifically on Instagram. From March of this year through mid-July, Gibson gained 13,000 followers – no small feat.

Time and again, fashion designers will define a new plateau to hit, whether for the goal of gaining another 7,000 followers or receiving international recognition for a new collection. But grounding (and inspiring) Gibson is his hometown.

“It costs a lot to do something creative and on your own, and to be an entrepreneur in general,” he says. “It’s much easier for me to do where my baseline expenses are affordable. It has so much value to a creative person.”

Cost isn’t everything, though. Community is.

“Here, there’s no cattiness or jealousy or any of those things that you might hear about in London or New York when it comes to fashion,” Gibson says. “Everyone who’s in your field wants you to do well. I’ve lived other places, but my home has always been here.”

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n the fashion world, the hustle and bustle never end – and St. Louis native Paulie Gibson knows this as well as anyone.

The designer and entrepreneur recently launched his first e-commerce site for menswear, but like many a piece of art worth sharing, it culminates years and years of work.

“To some degree, I think I’ve been in fashion my whole life,” Gibson says. “Really early on, my babysitter was a seamstress who used to make clothes for women around town – everything from lingerie to suits. She would take me to the fabric store, and she taught me a simple stick figure drawing, and that’s how I learned how to draw clothes.”

A retail job at 16 taught Gibson a basic understanding of the business behind clothing, but it also fanned a creative spark in him.

From there, he attended Springfield’s Missouri State University and earned a degree in fashion design and product development.

Gibson’s first sale came during Phoenix Fashion Week in 2013, when a collection of his was purchased after an emerging-designer presentation he’d made. The designer draws inspiration from the likes of Versace and Dsquared2 (to name two titans of couture), but what remains constant is his passion for individuality, especially his desire to bring out the best in every man using everyday items like button-down shirts, polos, shorts and more.

“What I’m really trying to say is, look at the shapes, look at the body, look how good this guy looks,” he says.

“Maybe you just need to look at your own closet and add a piece here and there. Yes, it’s about the presentation, but it’s always about how the person feels about themselves. When you feel like you look good, it sets you up for a better day.”

And Gibson’s hustle and bustle are paying off – as with his recent selection as a Fashion Lab resident for the Saint Louis Fashion Fund, which provides cohabitating workspace, equipment and event space to local designers. There, he can host pop-ups, mini fashion shows and more to promote his work – and offer pieces for purchase. As Gibson puts it, the Fashion Lab builds community, creating “a funnel for industry connectivity.”

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Cold Asian Noodles

With Tofu and Black Garlic Dressing Story and recipe by Amanda Elliott

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he very first time I dined on a version of these cold Asian noodles, my palate erupted in pure joy, and to this day, I crave them constantly. Once you, too, have tried them, the noodles’ combination of savory flavors and textures at play should hook you. The dressing comprises black garlic, whose normal bite fermentation has mellowed, creating a sweet umami flavor.

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Serves | 2 | BLACK GARLIC DRESSING

TOFU

(Yields about 3 cups)

 1 package extra-firm tofu, cubed  1 lb rice vermicelli noodles

 1 bulb black garlic

 1 tsp kosher salt

 1 cup cubed cucumber

 1½ cups black vinegar

 1 tsp freshly ground

 1 Tbsp chili oil

 ¼ cup granulated sugar  1 cup pecan oil

RICE VERMICELLI NOODLES

 ½ tsp granulated sugar

black pepper  3 Tbsp cornstarch

 5 Tbsp chiu chow-style chili oil  3 Tbsp canola oil, divided  kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

 2 Tbsp minced ginger  1 Tbsp minced garlic  2 shallots, julienned  2 Tbsp granulated sugar  kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste  ½ cup black garlic dressing

 kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste  1 cup roughly chopped fresh mint  1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro  ½ cup finely diced green onion  1 cup roughly chopped peanuts  1 cup black garlic dressing

| Preparation – Black Garlic Dressing | In the bowl | Preparation – Rice Vermicelli Noodles | In a of a blender, combine black garlic, black vinegar and

medium saucepot over medium heat, bring enough

sugar, and pulse to combine. Slowly stream in pecan

water to cover noodles to a boil; add noodles. Cook

oil. Transfer mixture to a bowl, add chili oil and

for 3 to 5 minutes or till desired consistency. Drain

season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate till

noodles in a colander, and run cool water over them.

ready to use.

In a large bowl, combine cucumber, chili oil and sugar;

| Preparation – Tofu | In a medium bowl, add tofu,

toss to coat and season with salt and pepper to taste.

salt, pepper and cornstarch, and toss to combine.

Allow to marinate at room temperature for 5 minutes.

In a medium sauté pan over medium heat, add

Add mint, cilantro, green onion, peanuts, noodles,

2 tablespoons canola oil. Once oil is hot, add tofu

cooked tofu and black garlic dressing. Toss to combine

and cook until browned on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes.

and adjust seasoning to taste. Chill in refrigerator for

Transfer tofu to a small bowl. Add remaining canola oil 1 hour. Serve cold. to sauté pan, and add ginger, garlic, shallots and sugar; season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, till translucent, and add tofu back to pan along with black garlic dressing. Cook until tofu is well coated and mixture is slightly reduced, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Amanda Elliott is the chef at Peachtree Catering (peachtreebanquet.com) in Columbia, Missouri, and authors the website Rustic Supper (rusticsupper.com), where she shares recipes centering on the idea of the communal table and embracing the heritage of food through travel. She also hosts a series of pop-up dinners in Columbia called Sunday Suppers.

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Joe PERELES

By Alice Handelman | Photo supplied

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oe Pereles gives his time, talent and blood to make St. Louis a better place to live. The new chair of the Jewish Community Relations Council served as chairman of the St. Louis Chapter of the American Red Cross from 1998 to 2000 and has donated 162 units of blood throughout his life.

A native of Milwaukee, Pereles graduated from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and received his J.D. MBA from the Washington University School of Law in 1978. It was at Wash U that a classmate introduced him to Brenda Ukman. “I asked her out on a date for that Saturday and never went out with anyone else again,” he says. Married for 42 years, the couple reside in Chesterfield and have two grown children, two granddaughters and a yellow Lab. Pereles credits a client of his at the St. Louis law firm of Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale for opening his eyes to volunteerism. “Pete Duffy asked me what I was doing to give back to my community,” he says. “When I told him I gave blood, had a Red Cross merit badge from the Boy Scouts, that my wife and I were trying to raise two kids and I was working to build up my law practice, he told me that was not enough. His dedication and commitment excited me and connected me to my first volunteer assignment at the Red Cross.”

Pereles began by making calls to local schools and churches to line up shelters for natural disasters and emergencies.

In 2005, he was elected to the Red Cross National Board of Governors. When Hurricane Katrina hit later that year, Pereles jokes, “we had more volunteers on the ground than the Armed Forces had in Iran and Afghanistan.”

Pereles served on the board till 2014, when he was asked to join the National Philanthropic Board and was later elected to serve on the Compliance and Mediation Committee of the International Red Cross, a prestigious position he still holds with only 12 others worldwide. He is also back serving on the local chapter’s board.

Pereles has also served on the boards of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and belongs to the Board of Overseers of the Cincinnati campus of the Hebrew Union College. From 2011 to 2014, he was president of Creve Coeur’s Congregation Shaare Emeth, where he and his wife were honored with the Harris Frank Community Service Award in 2015. Also in 2015, Pereles received the Harriman Award as the Red Cross National Volunteer of the Year.

And beginning in May, Pereles added chair of the Jewish Community Relations Council to his impressive list of philanthropic roles, working on behalf of and for the metro area Jewish community.

“JCRC helps to build bridges with other religious, ethnic, civic and political groups to promote religious tolerance, support Israel and create a just society,”

he says. “I’m passionate about working together across differences to make St. Louis stronger than ever.”

Pereles calls himself an “Irish Jew” because his grandfather was born on the Emerald Isle and hopes to one day have dual citizenship. “I love to travel, but Ireland is my favorite country,” he says.

It’s been nearly 30 years since Pereles left Greensfelder to become vice president and general counsel for Drury Hotels Co., a family-owned business headquartered in St. Louis. He praises his boss there, Chuck Drury, for encouraging his executives to give back to the community through volunteering. “This is how I’ve been able to do so much,” Pereles says.

Although he will be retiring from his executive position at the end of the year, Pereles will remain involved with one of the company’s affiliates. He is looking forward to his semiretirement, which will afford him even more time to give back.

“I want to get deployed on Red Cross disasters, which are typically 10-day assignments,” Pereles says. “I have been in on planning and response, but haven’t been able to go out on disasters in all my years of volunteering.” He also encourages people to donate blood if they can: “One unit of blood can save up to three lives. It is truly the ‘Gift of Life.’”

JCRC helps to build bridges with other religious, ethnic, civic and political groups to promote religious tolerance, support Israel and create a just society. I’m passionate about working together across differences to make St. Louis stronger than ever.

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The area’s preeminenT paradise for bibliophiles observes half a cenTury of liTeracy and jusTice for all.

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rom Hillary Clinton’s private meeting with Claire McCaskill to Maya Angelou’s spontaneous visit to purchase some of her own prose, the storied past of longtime beloved local bookstore Left Bank Books could fill countless pages.

This year, the metro area’s oldest independently operated bookshop is celebrating its 50th year of delivering “literacy and justice for all” (its tagline) with a slew of commemorative events and expanded programming, including a 50th anniversary party. That soirée on Oct. 25 at the Mahler Ballroom in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood will unite authors, activists and literary fans alike to share fond memories of the treasured retailer’s past – and raise funds for its future.

Launched by a passionate group of Washington University in St. Louis graduate students in 1969, Left Bank Books was originally established as a different kind of bookshop at the eastern edge of the Delmar Loop.

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“The [founders] were active antiwar and social justice advocates, and they wanted a place where books and other ong kinds of literature n Conway-L hoto of Do p e iv ch ar ooks would be available that Left Bank B weren’t anywhere else in St. Louis,” says Kris Kleindienst, current co-owner of Left Bank Books. “They didn’t have a lot of money back then. It was passion-driven, with donated books.”

In the dim, distant days before the internet, the store strove to carry informative publications like the now-defunct Whole Earth Catalog, an American counterculture magazine featuring product reviews, as well as lighter fare like Rolling Stone. “There also were articles, essays and mimeographed position papers you could buy for a nickel,” Kleindienst says.

“It was a vibrant cultural space full of ideas.”

When the founders moved on about five years later, Kleindienst, the store’s first employee, became the owner in time. A self-described salesclerk who learned to run the business on the job, Kleindienst recognized a need for change. “In 1977, there were changes in the neighborhood as more bookstores opened … and it was hard for us to make it work,” she says.

With the help of local literary fans, Left Bank Books pooled enough funds for a fresh start: a move to Euclid Avenue in the CWE. “It was like an original Kickstarter campaign – we raised $5,000,” Kleindienst says. “It gave us a renewed sense of our mission and a shot in the arm.

People were willing to pay to keep us around. And the new neighborhood embraced us.”

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And while much has changed in 50 years, the store’s mission remains the same. “We have adapted and deepened our core mission of serving the whole community and being inclusive and diverse,” Kleindienst says. “We have figured out how to both run a business that stays in business and have this welcoming, cultural space that doesn’t just feel coldly commercial, and how to be able to carry a selection of books that are an outgrowth of our passions.”

Those passions can be seen on each shelf of fiction, memoirs, history and cultural works by a diverse range of authors. “We have a deep commitment to books by people of color, as well as the LGBTQ community, which sets us apart from big-box stores,” Kleindienst says.

Another unique aspect of the store continues to be its vast programming, namely its annual hosting of more than 250 authors, both veteran and new. Among upcoming appearances, for instance, are educator, author and historian H.W. Brands in support of his new book, Dreams of El Dorado, a history of the American West, and young poet Saeed Jones, whose memoir How We Fight for Our Lives recounts his coming-of-age story as a black, gay man. “I love to introduce authors to the community,” Kleindienst says.

Through the years, Kleindienst’s most cherished memories remain those involving events that united the community, from three midnight Harry Potter book release parties that filled Euclid Avenue to innumerable prestigious author visits that drew lengthy lines of customers, no matter the time, rain or shine.

Among the store’s most thrilling events, it spontaneously hosted author Deepak Chopra, who shared some healing words on Sept. 15, 2001, as passenger flights remained delayed due to 9/11, and a surprise 88th birthday party for Buckminster Fuller in 1983 that turned out to be the acclaimed architect and author’s last.

Left Bank Books has served not only the diverse local community but also people from across the globe. “We are often a touchstone, a pilgrimage destination of sorts, for people from around the world,” Kleindienst says, recalling visitors from Germany to Japan who came to set foot in the same space as their favorite authors. “And we have had mayors, congressmen, teachers and nearly homeless people as customers. One of the real treats over the years is getting to meet so many kinds of people and become friendly, if not good friends, with such a wide spectrum of people I never would have met in a [traditional] job.”

Kleindienst invites the community to join in Left Bank Books’ 50th anniversary party, set to feature special stories, music by local singer/ songwriter Katarra Parson and a silent auction to benefit the store’s nonprofit arm, Left Bank Books Foundation, which provides thousands of books to St. Louis public school students through its River City Readers Program and helps host the annual literary lovers event BookFest St. Louis.

Auction items may range from memorabilia signed by Fight Club author Chuck Palahniuk to Hillary Clinton – that is, if the store ultimately decides it can part with such gems, Kleindienst says. “We want to keep the starting bids low because we want everyone to participate and feel welcome,” she concludes. “We want the party to be for those in the community who have kept us here.”

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FEATURE: STATE OF THE ARTS

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Immerse yourself in cutting-edge performance art for almost a week of bold expression at the ST LOU FRINGE FESTIVAL. Exhibitions span several city blocks (mostly around St. Louis’ Grand Center) and range from drama to dance to comedy to music to circus arts to the spoken word. Experience a world of limitless creativity right on your doorstep. Times, prices and locations vary. stlouisfringe.com.

Sat., Aug. 17

St. Louisans, boost your hometown pride at RISE UP FESTIVAL, a one-day street festival dedicated to the revitalization of the Gateway City. With your favorite local music, art, microbrews and eats, this event is a great way to celebrate the metro area’s center. 2 p.m. Free. riseupfestival.org.

Sun., Aug. 18

Just put a ring on it, or know someone who did?

The GATEWAY WEDDING SHOW at Collinsville’s Gateway Center is your one-stop shop for all things bridal in the Midwest. From vendor meet-and-greets to face-to-face sampling, it’s the most effortless way to inspire and plan your wedding. 1 to 4:30 p.m. $5 in advance; $7 at the door. Children 10 and under receive free admission. gatewaycenter.com.

Fri., Aug. 16

Fri., Aug. 16, to Sun., Aug. 18

Join in the celebration of the 115th anniversary of the 1904 World’s Fair at the ST. LOUIS WORLD’S FARE HERITAGE FESTIVAL at the World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park. Indulge in the metro area’s best music, art, food, dance, yoga, kids’ activities and more. Enjoy a family-friendly day of historical exhibitions, live art displays and top-of-the-line food trucks galore. Don’t miss a Ferris wheel ride for the best view in the city. 5 p.m. to midnight, Aug. 16; 11 a.m. to midnight, Aug. 17; and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Aug. 18. Free. stlworldsfare.com.

Get groovy with critically acclaimed New Orleans native Kenny Neal and local talent Ms. Hy-C & Fresh Start at BLUES AT THE ARCH. This month-long concert series at the foot of downtown St. Louis’ iconic Gateway Arch comes courtesy of a partnership among the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, the National Blues Museum and the National Park Service. 6 to 9 p.m. Free. archpark.org.

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Sat., Aug. 17

Grab your scrunchies and your favorite Lisa Frank notebook because the ’90s are back, baby! For one night only, revisit your youth at Cedar Lake Cellars’ ’90s END OF SUMMER PARTY for music, dancing, food, wine and more. The event includes prizes for the evening’s best ’90s wear. All guests must be at least 21 years of age.

7 to 10 p.m. Free. cedarlakecellars.com.

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ummer makes the perfect time for landlocked families to venture to coastal waters. In that light, this month, we recommend two books that highlight different types of ocean-loving families: those that live there and those who only visit.

Somewhere in the Ocean written by Jennifer Ward and T.J. Marsh and illustrated by Kenneth J. Spengler – our first recommendation – combines a rich vocabulary set in lilting rhyme to the tune of the popular 19th-century counting rhyme “Over in the Meadow.”

Ward and Marsh introduce the reader to rhythm, counting sequence and animals this way: “Somewhere in the ocean where the warm waters run lived a mother manatee and her little calf one. ‘Nibble!’ said the mother.

‘I nibble!’ said the one, so they nibbled sea lettuce where the warm waters run.” The book’s short stanzas brim with information about oceanic creatures, among them orcas, sea anemones, hermit crabs, tiger sharks, seahorses and more.

At the same time, Spengler’s gorgeous gouache paintings of the aquatic world create scenes filled with wonder that should spark an appreciation of the vast realm beneath the waves.

By Sheila Oliveri

Page by page, Somewhere in the Ocean should whet the inquisitive appetites of all those longing to learn more about each creature.

Intellectually hungry children and parents alike also should relish a five-page glossary of “fun facts” at the book’s end, delving further into ocean life and each animal’s habitat and appearance. Somewhere in the Ocean, therefore, can be a valuable tool to explore and enjoy before and after a trip to saltwater destinations.

Our second recommendation for shore vacation, When a Dragon Moves In, comes from writer Jodi Moore and illustrator Howard McWilliam, a comic companion to the subtly beautiful and informative previous title.

This book centers on the power of imagination.

Moore delivers an entertaining tale of a young boy’s complete surrender to his beach-day fantasy: his acquisition of a dragon playmate. As his parents and older sister sit nearby engrossed in their books and thoughts, the boy constructs an elaborate sandcastle that, to his amazement, becomes home to a dragon!

The boy attempts to engage his family in the exciting scenario, only to be met with dry, realistic replies and disinterest in pretending along with him. The boy’s methods of engagement lead to “the dragon” causing

a bit of trouble – which in turn leads him to rethink his actions.

Moore provides a simple storyline, but McWilliam elevates the narrative to a visual opera, complete with characters bursting with life and expression amid a vividly detailed backdrop of color and activity. Children should revel in the images of the boy dreamer and his dragon flying kites, blowing bubbles, toasting marshmallows and floating without a care in calm waters. McWilliam’s cartoony style perfectly captures the boundless energy of the pesky boy and his beach buddy, making When a Dragon Moves In a joyful ode to the child in all of us.

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Visit our website (readyreaders.org) to learn how you can support our efforts to share the magic of books with our community’s most vulnerable children. We prepare children to be successful lifelong readers by providing new books, early literacy experiences and more.

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By Mark Bretz | Photos supplied Much to the delight of theatergoers throughout the metro area, proscenium arches and similar structures here will never, ever go to cobwebs and dust thanks to the efforts and enthusiasm of the troupes that follow!

INSIGHT THEATRE COMPANY

METRO THEATER COMPANY

THE FABULOUS FOX THEATRE

For many folks, the return of the blockbuster musical Hamilton in 2020 will highlight the 2019-20 season at The Fabulous Fox From this troupe, the holiday cinema Theatre. First, though, that local landmark stages Dear Evan classic It’s a Wonderful Life comes to the Hansen, winner of the 2017 Tony Award for Best Musical, stage with an adaptation by John Wolbers from Oct. 22 to Nov. 3. The fall season also features the in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast. The revival of Hello, Dolly! from Oct. 1 to 13 and another original production takes the stage at The Grandel touring production of Wicked from Dec. 4 to 29. from Nov. 17 to Dec. 15.

Shorter runs include Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville from Oct. 18 to 20, Stomp Metro Theater Company, 3311 Washington Ave., St. Louis, from Nov. 15 to 17 and Cirque Dreams 314-932-7414, metroplays.org Holidaze from Nov. 29 to 30.

THE MIDNIGHT COMPANY The Midnight Company presents the world premiere of A Model for Matisse at the .ZACK from Sept. 12 to 21. Based on a documentary by Barbara F. Freed, the drama by Freed and Midnight Company artistic director Joe Hanrahan tells the story of late 19thto 20th-century French artist Henri Matisse and his collaboration with a nun named Sister Jacques-Marie to design the revolutionary Chapel of the Rosary in the French Mediterranean village of Vence, despite widespread skepticism.

The Fabulous Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, 314-534-1678, foxstl.com

The Midnight Company, 5238 Mild Drive, St. Louis, 314-487-5305, midnightcompany.com

NEW JEWISH THEATRE New Jewish Theatre ushers in its 23nd season on Oct. 10 with the comedy Brighton Beach Memoirs, the first installment in Neil Simon’s autobiographical Eugene trilogy, which runs from Oct. 10 to 27. Then, from Dec. 5 to 22, Will Bonfiglio reprises his St. Louis Theater Circle award-winning role in the one-man show Fully Committed.

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Insight’s 2019 season, titled A Riot of the Heart, concludes when it presents the 2014 stage version of Shakespeare in Love, the Oscar winner for Best Picture in 1999, from Aug. 29 to Sept. 15. Suffering from writer’s block, Will Shakespeare is inspired by a beautiful young woman named Viola, who proclaims, “I must have poetry in my life, and adventure, and love – a riot of the heart.”

Insight Theatre Company, 3224 Locust St., No. 21, St. Louis, 314-556-1293, insighttheatrecompany.com

NEW LINE THEATRE

PLAYHOUSE @ WESTPORT PLAZA

Cry-Baby, based on the film by John Waters, opens New Line’s 29th season, having previously received its regional premiere from that troupe in 2012. CryBaby runs from Sept. 26 to Oct. 19.

This venue’s fall series includes two returning audience favorites, Dixie’s Tupperware Party from Oct. 29 to Nov. 24 and Sister’s Christmas Catechism from Dec. 10 to 22. Also on tap are ABBA Fab: The Premier ABBA Experience from Sept.

19 to 22, December ’63: Original Jersey Boys Tribute from Oct. 18 to 20 and Rockin’ Chair on Oct. 25 and 26.

New Line Theatre, 3800-A Keokuk St., St. Louis 314-773-6526, newlinetheatre.com

Playhouse @ Westport Plaza, 635 Westport Plaza Drive, Maryland Heights, 314-616-4455, playhouseatwestport.com

THE Q COLLECTIVE The Q Collective continues its 2019 season when it presents Revival: A Southern Gothic Gospel Cabaret by Bobby Britton Jr. about his “Texas upbringing, experience with the Southern Evangelical Church and his time in conversion therapy,” according to the company’s news release. Revival runs from Aug. 16 to 18, followed in October by the troupe’s second annual Coming Out Play Festival from Oct. 17 to 20.

The Q Collective, 314-252-8033, theqcollective.theater

THE REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST. LOUIS Hana S. Sharif, who was named in 2018 to succeed the retiring Steven Woolf as The Rep’s artistic director, presents her first season of selections beginning in September, when The Rep opens its 2019-20 season. Her ambitious initial year begins with Angels in America, Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer- and Tony-winning two-part drama about the advent of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s; both parts of the epic will be presented in a rotating schedule from Sept. 4 to Oct. 6 on the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts Mainstage in Webster Groves. One of Broadway’s most celebrated shows of 2018-19, The Lifespan of a Fact, follows, from Oct. 16 to Nov. 10. From Dec. 4 to 29, The Rep offers the perennially popular Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice in an adaptation by Christopher Baker. In its intimate Studio Theatre, which offers often-edgier fare, The Rep presents the world premiere of Feeding Beatrice, a “gothic tale” about a creepy, unwelcome houseguest; the play runs from Oct. 30 to Nov. 17.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, 130 Edgar Road, St. Louis, 314-968-4925, repstl.org

R-S THEATRICS This troupe’s Season of Finding Home opens with the musical A Man of No Importance from Aug. 8 to 25; based on a 1994 film, it focuses on the leader of an amateur theater group in Dublin who fights against the objections of authorities to stage a production of Oscar Wilde’s tragedy Salome at his church. A Man of No Importance comes from the team behind the Broadway sensation Ragtime. Following it is the company’s production of Pulitzer Prize-winner Quiara Alegria Hudes’ drama Daphne’s Dive from Dec. 6 to 22.

R-S Theatrics, 314-252-8812, r-stheatrics.com

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SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ST. LOUIS Shakespeare Festival St. Louis continues to expand its repertoire with a trio of offerings between September and November. This year’s edition of Shakespeare in the Streets takes place on Sept. 13 and 14 in two locations. Love at the River’s Edge by playwright Mariah Richardson adapts As You Like It. The free event, a collaboration among Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, Normandy Schools Collaborative, Brussels High School, Beyond Housing and Kinder Restaurant, starts at the corner of Page and Ferguson in north St. Louis County. Patrons then travel by bus to St. Charles, board the Golden Eagle ferry and subsequently disembark in Brussels, Illinois, for the remainder of the show, before returning to the North County site. A free collaboration among Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, Big Muddy Dance Company and Jazz St. Louis titled Such Sweet Thunder takes place from Oct. 3 to 5 in the Public Media Commons on Olive Blvd. in St. Louis’ Grand Center; Jazz St. Louis is reconstructing the unpublished original score

by Duke Ellington, with Big Muddy commissioning new choreography based on dances by Belgian choreographer Maurice Bejart. Then, from Nov. 20 to 23, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis presents readings of four new plays by members of its Conference Regional Writers Project, as well as by conference co-director Carter W. Lewis.

Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, 6604 Fine Arts Drive, St. Louis, 314-531-9800, sfstl.com

SLIGHTLY ASKEW THEATRE ENSEMBLE SATE continues its 13th season, titled The Season of Ritual, with a production of Sophocles’ classic Antigone, in collaboration with Equally Represented Arts. From Nov. 6 to 23, SATE then presents The Women of Lockerbie, written in the structure of a Greek tragedy, examining the terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Scotland in 1988.

Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble, 821 Sudbury Drive, Second Floor, St. Louis, 314-537-5549, slightlyoff.org

THE ST. LOUIS BLACK REPERTORY A Season of Civil Rights, Identity and Soul, The Black Rep’s 43rd season, opens on Sept.

4 with Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope, running through Sept. 22 at Washington University in St. Louis’ Edison Theatre. The award-winning show from 1971 was the first musical revue in the history of Broadway to be written and directed by African American women (Vinette Carol and Micki Grant), with the work’s focus on economic and racial injustice still germane today.

The St. Louis Black Repertory, 6662 Olive Blvd, University City, 314-534-3810, theblackrep.org

STAGES ST. LOUIS In September, STAGES showcases the company’s second production ever of the moving musical classic Man of La Mancha, a fictionalized account of Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes and his best-known character, Don Quixote, as Cervantes, imprisoned, awaits his fate before the Spanish Inquisition. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical in 1966, it features a book by Dale Wasserman, music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion. Man of La Mancha runs from Sept. 6 to Oct. 6.

STAGES St. Louis, 1023 Chesterfield Parkway East, Chesterfield, 314-821-2407, stagesstlouis.org

STIFEL THEATRE Stifel kicks off its 2019-20 season on Oct. 8 and 9, when Mary Bridget Davies reprises her Tony-nominated title role in A Night With Janis Joplin. The Disney Junior Holiday Party makes an appearance on Dec. 4, followed by a performance of The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical on Dec. 19.

Stifel Theatre, 1400 Market St., St. Louis, 314-499-7600, stifeltheatre.com

STRAY DOG THEATRE This troupe’s production of the venerable musical Guys and Dolls continues through Aug. 24. That’s followed from Aug. 29 to 31 by its annual free Short Play Festival, which features four new works. In October, Stray Dog opens its 16th season with the return of one of its all-time audience favorites, The Who’s Tommy, based on the classic rock opera of the same name, running from Oct. 10 to 26. Its holiday offering will be the musical Disenchanted, in which “Snow White and her posse of disgruntled princesses … have come to life to set the record straight and give fairy tales the bird,” according to Stray Dog’s website. Disenchanted runs from Dec. 5 to 21.

Stray Dog Theatre, 2336 Tennessee Ave., St. Louis, 314-865-1995, straydogtheatre.org

ST. LOUIS ACTORS’ STUDIO The troupe’s 13th season is titled Two to Tango, with “the sort of clarity and theatrical density that only the two-hander can achieve,” says the company in its news release. “The season of exclusively two-character plays will journey through our most closely complex relationships: Mentor and Apprentice; Husband and Wife; Mothers and Child.” The season opens on Sept. 20 with Michael Weller’s Fifty Words, a drama about two characters’ first night alone in several years while their son is away for the evening – and the awkwardness that ensues. The show runs through Oct. 6, followed from Dec. 6 to 22 by David Mamet’s A Life in the Theater, about two actors at opposite ends of their careers.

St. Louis Actors’ Studio, 360 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis, 314-458-2978, stlas.org

ST LOU FRINGE FESTIVAL Performance companies and artists from throughout the country are scheduled to participate in the eighth annual St Lou Fringe Festival in St. Louis’ Grand Center from Aug. 13 to 18. Venues used for performances in the center include the Kranzberg Fine Arts Building and the .ZACK. Several local companies are participating, including Tesseract Theatre Company, The Q Collective, That Uppity Theatre Company with MTUG, First Run Theatre and Good People Theater Company, as well as acts from out of town.

St Lou Fringe Festival, 911 Washington Ave., Suite 664, St. Louis, 314-643-7853, stlouisfringe.com

ST. LOUIS SHAKESPEARE St. Louis Shakespeare opens its 35th season with a production of Patrick Barlow’s famed comedy, The 39 Steps, filled with witty references to the master of cinematic suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. The 39 Steps runs from Aug. 30 to Sept. 7. From Nov. 1 to 9, the company stages its latest version of The Merchant of Venice. Both shows run at Tower Grove Church at 4257 Magnolia Ave. in St. Louis.

St. Louis Shakespeare, 4579 Laclede Ave., St. Louis, 314-361-5664, stlshakespeare.org

UNION AVENUE OPERA The local premiere of Tom Cipullo’s dramatic opera Glory Denied concludes UAO’s 25th anniversary season from Aug. 16 to 25. The troupe describes it as the true saga of Vietnam War veteran Col. Jim Thompson, the longest-held American POW in U.S. history.

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You can fly a kite, feed the birds and more when Variety Theatre presents Mary Poppins from Oct. 18 to 27 as its 11th annual production. Under the leadership of CEO Jan Albus and director/choreographer Lara Teeter, Variety casts top theatrical talents, as well as a children’s ensemble featuring kids of all ability levels, including some with disabilities. Mary Poppins runs at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

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WEST END PLAYERS GUILD A world premiere numbers among the items on the schedule for the 109th season of the West End Players Guild, which opens with Bill Cain’s Equivocation from Sept. 27 to Oct. 6. In that tale, William Shakespeare is commissioned by the king of England to write a play about the Gunpowder Plot to blow up Parliament. But does the king’s version jibe with the facts?

The world premiere takes place from Dec. 6 to 15, when the guild presents Vladimir Zelevinsky’s The Cricket on the Hearth, an adaptation of the famed Charles Dickens story.

West End Players Guild, 733 Union Blvd., St. Louis, 314-667-5686, westendplayers.org

WINTER OPERA SAINT LOUIS Season 13 from Winter Opera Saint Louis gets underway on Nov. 8 and 10, when the company presents the classic Gilbert & Sullivan comic opera The Pirates of Penzance at the Skip Viragh Center for the Arts on the campus of Creve Coeur’s Chaminade College Preparatory School.

Winter Opera Saint Louis, 2322 Marconi Ave., St. Louis, 314-865-0038, winteroperastl.org

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By Brittany Nay

Awe-inspiring athleticism and breathtaking beauty are scheduled to grace area stages later this year as top local troupes unveil their new seasons of ballet, modern, tap, hip-hop and contemporary dance.

DANCE ST. LOUIS Fan favorites await during Dance St. Louis’ 54th season. Building on the sold-out success of its inaugural presentation, An Evening of Ballet Stars 2 on Sept. 28 features the nation’s leading principal dancers in new and beloved works at Washington University in St. Louis’ Edison Theatre. (The season mainly continues into the new year; for details, visit the organization’s website.)

Dance St. Louis, 3310 Samuel Shepard Drive, St. Louis, 314-534-6622, dancestlouis.org

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CENTER OF CREATIVE ARTS Staging another eclectic season, COCA’s three dance ensembles – COCAdance, Ballet Eclectica and the COCA HipHop Crew – present Winter Rep: A Movement in Color on Dec. 14 and 15 at Washington University in St. Louis’ Edison Theatre. Also, COCA’s Staenberg Performance Lab series showcases Joyful on Dec. 4 and 5.

Center of Creative Arts, 524 Trinity Ave., University City, 314-725-6555, cocastl.org

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DANCES OF INDIA Celebrating its 42nd year, Dances of India stages You Are My True Reflection: The Secret Letters of Radha & Krishna from Nov. 15 to 17 at the Skip Viragh Center for the Arts. The show includes classical Indian dances, as well as a piece mixing contemporary with Odissi, a north Indian classical style, presented by Patrick Suzeau, a professor of contemporary dance at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. And as a unique addition, Dances of India and the local Ashleyliane Dance Company perform a collaborative new work fusing classical Indian dance with contemporary/hip-hop.

Dances of India, 1201 N. Warson Road, St. Louis, 314-997-0911, dancesofindiastlouis.org

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Led by innovative artistic director Dawn Karlovsky, the modern Karlovsky & Company Dance troupe opens its seventh season with the annual free outdoor lunchtime show series Dine on Dance on Sept. 19 at Strauss Park and on Sept. 26 at The Old Post Office – St. Louis’ plaza. The creative company also presents dance and live music matched with culinary treats and drinks at Playful Pairings on Sept. 21 – and for kids age 11 and younger, Playful Pairings: Bite Size on Sept. 22 at The Grandel.

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THE BIG MUDDY DANCE COMPANY Kicking off The Big Muddy’s eclectic mainstage season is a contemporary take on the classic tale A Christmas Carol on Nov. 14 and 15 at Washington University in St. Louis’ Edison Theatre. In Big Muddy tradition, a reception for attendees to meet the company follows each performance.

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By Bryan A. Hollerbach As testified by these 15 listings, visual art continues to flourish at manifold locations both large and small – galleries, museums and other venues less easily classifiable – throughout the metro area.

BRUNO DAVID GALLERY One of the metro area’s most dependably interesting visual art venues showcases two groups of exhibitions between now and December’s end. First, from Sept. 14 to Oct. 26, the gallery spotlights “Sad Panther,” video work by Damon Davis; “Here all is distance, there it was breath,” 40 small plaster drawings by Jill Downen; “Adventure,” paintings by Daniel Raedeke; and “Integration: Sacred Space,” sculptures by Thomas Sleet. (Accompanying the Downen, Raedeke and Sleet are new catalogues raisonnés from the gallery.) After that come these four exhibitions from Nov. 2 to Dec. 21: “New Works” from Kelley Johnson, “Sea to Shining Sea” from Yvonne Osei, “Recent Photographs” from Robert Pettus and “Triology” from Chip Reay.

Bruno David Gallery, 7513 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314-696-2377, brunodavidgallery.com

ART SAINT LOUIS This august organization, whose website is already listing events through the end of 2020, welcomes two exhibitions this autumn: from Sept. 28 to Oct. 24, “Fiber Focus 2019,” which features artwork in all media that centers on fiber both as a medium and as technique, and potentially includes artists 21 and older living in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska or Tennessee; and from Nov. 9 to Dec. 23, “Art St. Louis XXXV, The Exhibition,” the 35th annual all-media, all-technique, all-style, all-subject/theme juried event open to regional artists 21 and older living within a 200-mile radius of St. Louis.

Art Saint Louis, 1223 Pine St., St. Louis, 314-241-4810, artstlouis.org

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CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM ST. LOUIS On Sept. 6, CAM launches three exhibitions that run till Dec. 29: “Voyeristico” from Jonathas de Andrade, an outdoor video presentation comprising a sequence of close-up snapshots of people’s wallets; “Chorus” from Bethany Collins, “conceptually driven work which struggles insistently with the duality of language – its potential and its inevitable failure to make sense,” according to the museum; and “Rogue States” from Stephanie Syjuco, a multimedia exploration of the complicated ways whereby people understand politically charged concepts like citizenship, immigration, nationhood and identity.

Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, 3750 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, 314-535-4660, camstl.org

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by Fidencio Fifield-Perez from Aug. 30 to Oct. 27; as a Mexican transplanted to North Sam Falls leverages his fascination with the natural world to Carolina, Fifield-Perez is mulling the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals “create two on-site large-scale paintings documenting the park’s program to explore “his personal experiences with immigration and the concept of forest floor by using his distinctive painting techniques with dried home,” according to the center. This exhibition includes paintings, a paper quilt pigments, dewdrops, rain and mist,” according to Laumeier. “Working and trace monotypes of houseplants. with Laumeier’s master gardener to grow a customized garden, Falls will use the resulting flora on two monumental sculptures using I-beams and Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design, 6640 Delmar Blvd., brightly glazed clay tiles. The two hard-edged towers will only represent a sliver St. Louis, 314-725-1177, craftalliance.org of the overwhelming space and abundance of nature.”

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Coming to this gallery later in the year are three groups of exhibitions from these artists: Rebecca Hutchinson, Ethan Meyer and Sun Smith-Foret from Sept. 5 to Oct. 12; Alessandro Gallo, Steven Young Lee, Lindsay Pichaske from Oct. 18 to Nov. 30; and Perry Haas and Jill Hackney from Dec. 13 to this coming Jan. 25.

Duane Reed Gallery, 4729 McPherson Ave., St. Louis, 314-361-4100, duanereedgallery.com

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Two exhibitions occupy this showplace from Sept. 13 to Oct. 26. “Soft Scrub” – from artists including Vaughn Davis Jr., Keyon Gaskin, Cameron Granger, Mitchell Squire and Quay Quinn Wolf – uses a common household cleanser to investigate the complexities of black households, especially from the black male perspective. Also, “Vernacular Anthropocenes” comprises an areawide “series of public projects engaging the ecologies of the region” and includes programs at Cahokia, on the Mississippi riverfront and on billboards; it features works from photographer Jennifer Colten, artist and food systems planner Lynn Peemoeller, poet Treasure Shields Redmond and architect Jesse Vogler, among others.

The Luminary, 2701 Cherokee St., St. Louis, 314-773-1533, theluminaryarts.com

MESSING GALLERY This small but distinguished space in Bryant Arts Center invites area art devotees to two exhibitions: the first from Kansas City, Missouri, photographer Patty Carroll from Sept. 6 to Oct. 4; and the second from MICDS alumna Lindsay Obermeyer from Oct. 18 to Nov. 29 as part of Fiber Focus: Innovations in Textiles, an areawide event devoted to fiber art at multiple venues.

Messing Gallery, MICDS, 101 N. Warson Road, St. Louis, 314-995-7450, ext. 7243, micds.org

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Keeping it short and sweet, this tenured venue, on Sept. 13, opens an After extensive (and glorious) renovations, the museum reopens in high style with exhibition bearing the title “Stars” and featuring artists Alison Hall, Warren tandem exhibitions commencing Sept. 28 and running till this coming Jan. 5. The Isensee, Douglas Melini, Carl Ostendarp and Barbara Takenaga. first, “Bare Life,” focuses on internationally renowned Chinese dissident artist and activist Ai Weiwei and features more than 35 pieces of artwork in two Philip Slein Gallery, 4735 McPherson Ave., St. Louis, 314-361-2617, philipsleingallery.com sections and in a wide variety of media – and promises to rank as an artistic coup for the Kemper. The second, “Truths and Reckonings: The Art of Transformative Racial Justice,” the museum describes PULITZER ARTS FOUNDATION as “an exploratory intervention into public memory, where “Susan Philipsz: Seven Tears” opens at the Pulitzer on Sept. 6 and runs till this coming artworks and objects on display grapple with difficult ST. LOUIS Feb. 2. In addition to poetic meditations on loss, hope and longing animating the truths – relating to colonialism, enslavement, lynching ARTISTS’ GUILD museum’s galleries and surrounding architecture, the exhibition’s Glaswegian and their legacies – bearing witness to their harms namesake is crafting “a newly commissioned installation created for the Pulitzer’s Forthcoming offerings from and facilitating the processing of traumas we Tadao Ando-designed building, titled Too Much I Once Lamented” in the central water this touchstone to area visual embody and reproduce.” court, which “features Philipsz’s own voice singing a 17th-century lament that art commence Aug. 9 with the alternates between mourning and rejoice,” according to the museum.

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, all-media exhibition “Endangered,” One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, which runs till Sept. 7 and probes Pulitzer Arts Foundation, 3716 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, 314-754-1850, pulitzerarts.org 314-935-4523, how humanity’s seemingly out-of-control kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu impact has fostered a feeling of planetwide THE SHELDON CONCERT HALL & ART GALLERIES imperilment. Next, from Oct. 3 to 6, the guild is taking part in the national Surface Design Association’s Art devotees should mark Oct. 4 on their calendars for a mandatory visit to this muchbiennial conference, themed “Beyond the Surface,” a cherished institution. That day, The Sheldon’s galleries open fully five exhibitions showcase for more than 30 exhibitions in the metro area, running till various dates toward the end of this year and into 2020: “Bea Nettles: A celebrating contemporary textile-inspired art and design and Harvest of Memory,” a retrospective of the work of this internationally recognized welcoming local, regional and national organizations and artists. multimedia artist; “It’s Not You, It’s Me: A Declaration of Independence,” a showcase (The members-only exhibition “On the Surface, on the Ramp!” runs of innovative works in fashion, photography and performance art by area artists concurrent with that event and involves surface design methods including investigating the narrative possibilities of fashion idioms and fiber art as they intersect dyeing, stenciling, stamping, printing, embroidery and other embellishment with identity and power issues; “St. Louis, A Musical Gateway: Africa,” a second techniques.)

Last but scarcely least, from Nov. 15 to Dec. 28 comes the juried celebration of the area’s multiculturalism featuring rare and lovely instruments from all-media exhibition “An Idea of Order,” which explores how math has influenced The Sheldon’s Hartenberger World Music Collection from Africa; “Invent a Musical aesthetics, material use and, ultimately, meaning.

Instrument – Selections From The Sheldon’s SOLID Program,” a selection of inventive musical instruments crafted from recycled materials by area schoolchildren during St. Louis Artists’ Guild, 12 N. Jackson Ave., Clayton, 314-727-6266, stlouisartistsguild.org The Sheldon’s Science of Learning Instrument Design program last year and this; and “Kristen Peterson – Visual Delights: Photographs and Altered Books,” WILLIAM SHEARBURN GALLERY an overview of this local photographer’s works, which include elaborately embellished journals and photos of interiors, portraits and landscapes.

Katherine Rodway Vega, the gallery’s director, notes the forthcoming exhibition of work by local artist Cayce Zavaglia. With an as-yet-undetermined title, it runs from Oct. 18 to Nov. 27.

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By Robyn Dexter | Photos supplied The metro area’s music scene remains as lively as ever, offering jazz, folk, orchestral and operatic selections year-round.

CATHEDRAL CONCERTS Cathedral Concerts has an exceptional fall and winter season planned. Its series kicks off with The Four Italian Tenors, who will perform sacred tenor arias and songs on their debut U.S. tour, arriving in St. Louis on Oct. 29. In November, one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles, JAZZ ST. LOUIS Tenebrae, brings their unforgettable voices to the Cathedral Jazz St. Louis is gearing up for Basilica of Saint Louis on Nov. 16. The organization its 2019-20 season, featuring a transitions into the sounds of the season with an stacked roster of performances, starting appearance by the Vienna Boys Choir, who perform with a five-day engagement by Joshua their holiday concert on Nov. 29. For two days in Redman from Sept. 25 to 29. Artemis, an December, Christmas at the Cathedral returns international all-star group of performers, takes to put area residents in the holiday spirit on the stage the following month, from Oct. 9 to 13.

Dec. 7 and 8. The season continues into Later in the month, the Freddy Cole Quintet featuring April 2020.

Houston Person brings two jazz legends center stage for an unforgettable set of performances from Oct. 23 to 27. Regina Cathedral Concerts, Carter and Xavier Davis team to bring a powerful jazz violin/ 4431 Lindell Blvd., piano experience from Nov. 6 to 10, and Pat Martino’s 75th birthday St. Louis, 314-533-7662, celebration rounds out November from the 20th to the 24th. Jazz St. cathedralconcerts.org Louis wraps up 2019 with performances by Alicia Olatuja from Dec. 4 to 8 and Nate Smith + KINFOLK from Dec. 18 to 22. The season continues through the end of May 2020, bringing boundless talent to the stage.

Jazz St. Louis, 3536 Washington Ave., St. Louis, 314-571-6000, jazzstl.org

ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The lauded SLSO is busy preparing for a thrilling 2019-20 season, beginning with a concert in Forest Park on Sept. 12.

Later that week, the symphony allows attendees to relive iconic moments from their favorite films via the music of John Williams, which will be performed from Sept. 13 to 15. The end of September sees the SLSO welcome Stéphane Denève to his first concerts as music director on Sept. 21 and 22.

Joyce Yang makes her SLSO debut with Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto on Oct. 4 and 5, followed by a special Music Without Boundaries production on Oct. 6 that explores music from different cultures. On Oct. 11, the SLSO pays homage to Aretha Franklin in a one-night-only concert experience, and that Saturday and Sunday, conductor laureate Leonard Slatkin celebrates his 75th birthday with Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben.

From Oct. 25 to 27, step into the world of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, which will be projected onto a giant screen and accompanied by the SLSO. A family classic returns to the SLSO from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 in The Nutcracker, and the beloved Mercy Holiday Celebration takes place from Dec. 13 to 15. The sounds of the season continue with A Gospel Christmas on Dec. 18 and 19, and Home Alone in Concert is back by popular demand on Dec. 20 and 21.

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, 314-533-2500, slso.org

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THE SHELDON CONCERT HALL & ART GALLERIES The Sheldon’s forthcoming season is bursting with talent, starting with jazz greats Double Vision Revisited on Aug. 13. On Aug. 20, celebrate Andy Waggoner’s 40th birthday with a night full of special guests. Acoustic duo The Milk Carton Kids take the stage on Aug. 25, and Nine Network celebrates its 65th birthday with Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives on Sept. 22. The Kingdom Choir is known for their showstopping performance at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018, and now the choir arrives here for a performance on Oct. 3. Grammy-winning vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant performs with the Aaron Diehl Trio on Oct. 5, and Mat Kearney revisits songs from his breakout album on Oct. 17. Harlem 100 featuring Mwenso & the Shakes and guests bring their jazz sounds on Nov. 9, and Venezuelan singer Nella takes the stage on Nov. 16. Ring in the holiday season with Dailey & Vincent on Dec. 6, followed by seasonal songs from vocalist Charles Glenn on Dec. 10 and 11.

The Sheldon Concert Hall & Art Galleries, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, 314-533-9900, thesheldon.org

WINTER OPERA SAINT LOUIS Winter Opera Saint Louis kicks off its 13th season on Nov. 8 and 10 with The Pirates of Penzance, sponsored by Mary Pillsbury. In the show, young Frederic is finally released from his pirate apprenticeship on his 21st birthday. On reaching shore, he quickly falls in love with the beautiful Mabel, only to learn that his Feb. 29 – leap day – birthday means he’s still a pirate! The company also hosts its Opera Nights on Aug. 28 at Dominic’s on The Hill, where guests can call in advance to request their favorite arias, art songs of musical theater numbers.

UNION AVENUE OPERA Union Avenue Opera ends its 25th season with Glory Denied, a performance that tells the story of America’s longest-held prisoner of war, who returns to the streets of America from the jungles of Southeast Asia. It’s the true story of Col. Jim Thompson, who, like many veterans, fought nobly for his nation and faces hurdles while reacclimating to society. Glory Denied runs on Aug. 16, 17, 23 and 24. Union Avenue Opera also recognizes its 25th anniversary in 2019 and will celebrate at an Oct. 10 gala at The Barnett on Washington.

Union Avenue Opera, 733 Union Blvd., St. Louis, 314-361-2881, unionavenueopera.org

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8004 Olive Blvd., 314-427-8070, m andarinhousestlouis.com Mandarin House proudly hosts Chinese cultural celebrations and banquets year-round. Chefs are ready to cook all types of traditional delicacies, following ancient customs while appealing to a modern audience.

Sept 12 | 6-9 pm the boulevard $20 adv | $25 door

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tickets

www.tixtoparty.com/e/battle-of-the-slices All tickets include samples from participating competitors, entertainment, cash bar and fun!

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ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL

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Commercial Residential Industrial

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GUTTERS

HEALTHCARE SERVICES

24/7 Companion Care for Seniors.

Personal Care, Meal Prep, Light Housekeeping, & Peace of Mind.

314-569-9890 TROSSIE CARES Private Home Health 24hr Affordable Home Health Service. Call 314-620-3550 or email trossieharris@gmail.com.

We have lots of avail. references.

CLEANING SERVICES

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Affordable Cleaning for Any Budget Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly

Plaster Patching and Repair Interior & Exterior

Move-in and Move Out Satisfaction Guaranteed

Walls, ceilings & crown molding.

(DRYVIT, EIFS SYSTEM repairs & new application) Also drywall, taping & repairs.

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Family Owned & Operated

Call 314-426-3838

$10 OFF New Customer New Installation, Cleaning & Repair Drainage Solutions, Screen Installation & Window Cleaning Professional, Reliable & Insured No Mess Left Behind Free Estimates Contact Tony 314-413-2888 thegutterguy-stl@hotmail.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES FLOORING/TILE HARDWOODZ Specializing in Installation, Sanding & Refinishing of Hardwood Floors.

Call for FREE Estimate

Dave 314-267-1348

Tenant finishes, churches, sporting complexes, restaurants, senior care facility, and parking lot lighting, etc.

Industrial Fielder has the skills, knowledge and equipment to handle industrial work including new industrial construction, warehouse lighting, large machinery, and data wiring.

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Commercial

JON'S AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIR Electrical, Carpentry, Floors, Windows, Plumbing, Painting, Tile and Lots More! Quality Guaranteed! Reasonable, Insured, Ref's NO JOB TOO SMALL! 314-205-1555 www.jonshomerepair.comjonsa

REPAIR IT BEFORE YOU REPLACE IT Carpet Repaired, Restretched, Installed, New Carpet Sales, Large Selection in 2 Showrooms. Over 30 Years Experience. For a Quote Call Nick 314-845-8049 PRECISION REMODELING Q Room Additions Q Decks Q Bathrooms Q Kitchens and so much more. Interior and Exterior.

Free Estimates! Fully Insured.

Call Bob (314)799-4633 or Jim (314)799-4630 REMODEL & REPAIR Rotted Wood, Painting, Tile, Drywall, Floors, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing.

Power Washing. Insured.

Free Estimates. 40yrs Exp. Don Phillips 314-973-8511

$20.00 off LAWN & GARDEN

Any electrical job of $75.00 or more

PAINTING 28+ YEARS EXP

Outdoor Living Experts Landscape Maintenance: ï Estate Grounds Mgmt ï Routine Scheduled Maintenance Programs ï Fertilizer & Weed Control ï Mowing ï Mulching ï Weeding ï Leaf Removal Outdoor Living & Construction: ï Patios ï Retaining Walls ï Outdoor Kitchens ï Fire & water Features ï Irrigation Install & Maint. ï Driveways ï Fencing ï Landscape Lighting Call Today for Estimate 314-827-5664 www.TRCoutdoor.com

A+ RATED

Power Washing•Painting•Staining INTERIORS • EXTERIORS • CONCRETE CEDAR HOMES • DECKS & FENCES

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ASTON-PARKER PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal. Insured.

35yrs Exp. Free Estimates.

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

JC PAINTS Commercial/Residential Mowing Bush Trimming, Tall Hedge & Brush Removal, Sod. Chris Hrdlicka, LLC Fully Insured • Free Estimates Call 314-809-4505 TODAY

314-243-6784 Spring Cleanup & Lawn Maint.

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

Call John for a Free Estimate!

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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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LAWN & GARDEN

LAWN & GARDEN

SERVICES

TUCKPOINTING

TUCKPOINTING

WANTED

WANTED

McGreevy Piano Tuning Bill McGreevy Piano Technician & Guild Associate Member 314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com

LANDSCAPE DESIGN & PLANTING Landscape Maintenance including Spring Clean-up, Drainage Solutions Stone walls, patios, sidewalks & borders Spring is around the corner! It’s not too early to develop a plan and set a schedule.

Call Keith at 314-422-0241 for a free estimate.

POWERWASHING WINDOW CLEANING •Excellent Rates •Insured •Impeccable Ref's •Free Est's.

Diligent, LLC 314-803-3865 diligentllc.biz

The Hard Work Yard Work Co., LLC

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ROOFING

PIANO LESSONS Experience with all ages & levels.

Wanda Kennedy-Kuntz 314-440-8208 (wandaspianoarts@aol.com)

ROOFING

Driveway Sealing Missourisealing.com (314) 966-4040 TREES

Tree Service Professionals Trimming, Deadwooding, Reduction, Removals, Stump Grinding, Year Round Service, Insured.

Call Michael Baumann for a Free Estimate & Property Inspection.

636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!

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PET SERVICES MEOW CARE & LOVE Cats need love when your away!

Work-Events-Travel In your own home, feed, clean litter box and play time.

Medical services avail Professional Veterinary Tech Lisa Goldstein 314-814-0250 Bonded and Insured

ROOFING US Army Engineers Take on any roof! Slate, Clay Tile & Shingles. Also Soffit, Fascia, Gutter Repairs and Gutter Cleaning. Over 30yrs Exp. Fully Insured. No house too tall & No job too small 220th ENGINEER'S, LLC 314-220-3638

Trees Trimmed & Removed

GILLS TREE SERVICE • Stone Retaining Walls • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured

(636) 274-1378 GillsTrees.com

SERVICES

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ARROWHEADS! and Indian Artifacts!

Executive in Clayton loves the hobby!

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BRIAN'S HAULING "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

DECK Powerwashing & Staining

FOR LEASE Stunning Georgian townhouse in the heart of Clayton

Available Immediately.

503-516-7571

MIRELLI TUCKPOINTING LLC Family Owned and Operated In Service Since 1991 Complete houses, spotpointing with color match, chimney repair/rebuilds, brick/stone repair, foundation repair.

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

• 3541 sq.ft.

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TUCKPOINTING

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

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T H E RY A N T R A DI T ION

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New Price

New Price

120 Linden Avenue Clayton $4,250,000

9945 Old Chatham Road Ladue $2,995,000

28 Overbrook Ladue $2,995,000

3 Edgewood Road Ladue $2,445,000 SPriNg comPletioN

44 Woodcrest Drive Ladue $2,250,000 oPeN SuNday 1 Pm - 3 Pm

25 Country Life Acres Country Life Acres $1,889,000

11600 Clayton Road Frontenac $2,250,000 New liStiNg

14401 Rue de Gascony Ct. Chesterfield $749,000

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