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Mainlevelcomprisestwobedroomswithcustomwalk inclosets,fullbathroomwithsteamshowerandheated floors,convenientlaundry, andpowderroom.The lowerlevelfeatures aspaciousrecreationareawith4K projectorand220”movietheaterscreen,exerciseroom, extralaundry, hallwaybathroom,andbedroomsuite w/walkincustomcloset.CustomShutters,whole-house generator,bonusroom,Crestonsmarthomeautomation, twoEVchargers,andmoreaddtothisimpeccablehome.

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ADDITIONALAREA LISTINGS

2717N.GeyerRoad(Frontenac) $3,600,000

1525WindridgeCourt(DesPeres) $1,325,000

9754OldWarsonRoad(Ladue) $1,199,000

170PinehurstEstatesDrive(CreveCoeur)$1,000,000

3HawbrookLane(Kirkwood) $889,000

1524HoneyLocust(Wildwood) $849,900

200S.BrentwoodBlvd#13C&D(Clayton)$785,000

219HiblerOaksDrive(CreveCoeur) $749,900

346GillAvenue(Kirkwood) $749,000

104ParsonsAvenue(Webster) $695,000

1835GrayDrive(DesPeres) $675,000

415ConwayMeadowsDrive(Chesterfield)$599,900

7923KingsburyBlvd#101(Clayton) $579,500

3649SouthLakeshoreDrive(ByrnesMill)$575,000

12985WallingshireCourt(CreveCoeur)$555,000

500HickoryManor(Arnold) $449,900

518OaksCourt(WebsterGroves) $449,000

5NolanDrive(Glendale) $435,000

615RunningCreekDrive(Ballwin) $429,900

1205NancyJoPlace(Glendale) $419,900

120WestEssexAvenue#3B(Kirkwood)$399,900

394MadewoodLane(Chesterfield) $387,000

8541DouglasCourt(Brentwood) $299,900

832ManitouDrive(RockHill) $279,900

2724RutgerStreet(St.Louis) $265,000

4100ForestParkAve#524(St.Louis)$250,000

5385ReberPlace(St.Louis) $215,000

5518Waterman#3W(St.Louis) $205,000

900HanleyRoad#14D(Clayton) $199,900

1045WoodgateDrive(Kirkwood) $179,499

1. 2717N.GeyerRoad •Frontenac

NEWLISTING! Absolutelysplendidineveryway!This magnificentsecondempireestatehome,recentlyconstructed, exudestimelesselegance.Itboaststhe finestdetailsfromboth yesteryearandtoday,rightdowntotheivy-coveredchimneyand theintricatelycarvedwoodmillwork. $3,600,000

2. 1525 WindridgeCourt •DesPeres

Delightfulcustomhomewith atwo-storygreatroomfeaturing agas fireplaceand floor-to-ceilingwindowswithpicturesqueviewsand upgradedmillwork.Outsidethereis astampedconcretepatio,lovely landscaping, atranquilwaterfeature,andstylishgazebo! $1,325,000

3. 120 WestEssex Avenue#3B •Kirkwood

NEWLISTING! LocatedneartheheartofKirkwood,thisstylish two-bedroom, 2bathcondowillimpress.Theoffice/denoffthe livingroomis agreatoptionalthirdbedroom.Thelight-filledliving roomopenstothedeck.Enjoysingle-levelliving! $399,900

4. 170PinehurstEstatesDrive •CreveCoeur

Custombuiltwithsuperbqualityinmind,thisspaciousupdated homehas agrandfeelbothintheapproachandtheinteriorspace. Featuresincludeanentrancefoyerwithstatementstaircase,family roomwithspectacularmillwork,cathedralceilingsandlargewindows thatoverlook afabulouspatioandlushlevelgrounds. $1,000,000

5. 394MadewoodLane •Chesterfield

NEWLISTING! Fromitsclassicbrickcurbappeal,lushgreen surroundings,andspotlessinterior,thisthoughtfullyplannedand lovinglymaintainedone-ownerhomeoffersmain-floorlivingwitha mid-centuryaesthetic.It’sonelucky find! $387,000

6. 1835GrayDrive •DesPeres

NEWLISTING! XWelcomingandwell-maintainedfour-bedroom, 21/2-bathranchhomeinDesPeres,situatedon ahalf-acrelevel lotwithbeautifullandscaping.Thefamilyroom,completewith built-inbookshelves,connectsto alargepaverpatiobyHorstman. With aneutralcolorscheme,newerwindows,andmore...this homeismove-inreadyforthenextfamilytoenjoy. $675,000

7. 1205NancyJoPlace •Glendale

NEWLISTING! Featuringthreegoodsizedbedrooms.Thebrick additionbumpedouttheprimarybedroomandishugewiththree closetsfeaturing awindowseatwithcasementwindows.Updated kitchenwithmaplecabinetry,granite,andwhiteappliances. $419,900

8. 900HanleyRoad#14D •Clayton

NEWLISTING! WelcomehometoHanleyTowers.Therearepristine parquetwood floors,openspacesallowingfor flowofentertaining.A bright,cozykitchenforallofyourculinarytalents flowsinto adining roomwith awallofwindowsformemorableviews. $199,900

1. 2717N.GeyerRoad •Frontenac

2. 1525 WindridgeCourt •DesPeres

8. 900HanleyRoad#14D •Clayton

7. 1205NancyJoPlace •Glendale

3. 120 W. EssexAve#3B •Kirkwood

6. 1835GrayDrive •DesPeres

5. 394MadewoodLane •Chesterfield

4. 170PinehurstEstates •CreveCoeur

LETTERFROM THEEDITOR

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TheLadueNewsstaffpridesitselfonsharingstories aboutthemetroareaartssceneeveryweekofthe year,andthiseditionisdefinitiveproofthatour passionforthisparticularlocalcommunityruns deeperthanroutinecoverage.It’salsoevidencethat there’sanoverwhelmingabundanceoffantastic peopleandgroupstowriteaboutwithinthesecity andcountylimits.

ForthefirstyearinLNhistory,we’veexpandedour annualStateoftheArtsspecialsectiontoanentire edition–givingyouevenmorenewsandinsight intothepersonalitiesandworkethicsthatmake yourfavoritemusic,theater,danceandvisualarts organizationsthrive.

Startingonp.53,readaboutthedrivinginspiration ofalocalartistbelovedbyPrince(yes,Prince), thediversemetroareatheatergroupsbreaking conventionandthechorusshiningalightonBlack expression.Learnabouttheartsnonprofitsrising throughthepandemicstrongerthaneverbefore,the currentvisionariestakingthestageandwhatit’slike tospendadayinthelifeofanactualballerina.

Wetrulycouldnotbemoreexcitedtosharethis issue–andthestoriesofthisvibrantsegmentofour city–withyou.Wehopeitinspiresyouasmuchasit didus.

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CELEBRATING THEARTSfor TenYears

InJulyof2010,Beethovenleftthebuilding.

Theclassicalmusicstationthathadbeenoperatingfor62years, Classic99,changedformat,andlocallistenerswerebereft.St.Louis philanthropistsNoémiandMichaelNeidorffimmediatelybegan puttingplansinplaceforastationthatwouldbededicatedtothe regionalartscommunity,andClassic107.3,the“VoicefortheArtsinSt. Louis”,wentontheairin2013.

Today,thestationservesupto80,000weeklybroadcastlistenersfromthe metroareaandbeyondandhostsaward-winningprogramsaboutmusicand culture.“AllofourClassic107.3hostsaremembersofourcommunity,”says CEOandgeneralmanager,JulieSchuster.“Theychoosethemusicthemselves, conductinterviewswithmembersoftheSt.Louisartscommunityandshare informationaboutartsandculturaleventsduringtheirshifts.”

Schusterexplainsthat,asacommunity-supportedstation,themissionof Classic107.3istohelpsustaintheregionalartsandculturescenebypromoting St.Louisartsorganizations.“Wearedevotedexclusivelytotheartscommunity inSt.Louis,”shesays.“Allofourhostshaveextensivemusicalknowledge–most aremusiciansorperformersthemselves–andwearecommittedtosupporting theongoinggrowthofSt.Louis’diverseculturalcommunityandenhancingthe qualityoflifeinourareabychampioningthearts.”

LocalcollaborationsputthespotlightonSt.Louisartsinstitutions, likeMunyPost-ShowConversations,interviewsthatairaftereachMuny performance;SomethingSpoken,aseriesofone-actplayscreatedin conjunctionwiththeTennesseeWilliamsFestivalSt.Louis;andlive broadcastsofSt.LouisSymphonyOrchestraperformances.Weeklyprograms

focusongospelandotherchoralmusic,classicalguitar,jazz,andmore.

Thestation’sflagshipeducationalofferingisMusicalAncestries™,a programdesignedbyteacherstoinspireschool-agedchildrentoexploretheir musicalandculturalheritage.“WehaveepisodesaboutUkraine,WestAfrica, Brazil,India,CentralAmerica,Bosnia,andmore,withanewepisodeon MexicocominginDecember,”Schustersays.“We’regratefulfortheMissouri BaptistHealthcareFoundation’ssupport ofMusicalAncestries™thisyear.”

ThisApril,Classic107.3celebratedits 10-yearanniversary.Inthatdecade,the stationhasbeenanongoingrecipientof awardsfromtheMissouriBroadcasters Associationandwasnamedthe ArtsandEducationCouncil’sArts CollaboratoroftheYearin2022.

YoucansupportClassic107.3by listeningat107.3FM,96.3HD2,oronline; bydonatingtothefallfunddrive,happeni now;andbyregisteringfortheannualBeat Beethoven5KtakingplaceinApril2024,when theonlycommunity-supportedclassicalmusicstationinSt.Louiswill haveturneditupto11.

Classic107.3–RadioArtsFoundation,7711CarondeletAve.Suite302,Clayton, 314-881-3523,classic1073.org

ByMaggiePeters |PhotobyChristinaKling-Garrett

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GREENSPACE

Good Stuff

WalkingintoTheSocialGoods Marketplace’snewlocationon SouthGrandBoulevard,you’ll firstnoticethesoaringceilings, blue-and-white-tiledfloorandmaybeowner MorganNoll’sdog,Ted,trottinguptosayhello. Lookalittlecloser,andyou’llfindaspacethataims togivethecommunityaplacetofindessential sustainableproducts–fromarefillstationstocked withbathsoap,laundrypodsandfacewashto shelveslinedwithreusablefoodstoragebagsand locallymadeproducts.Thenew,largerlocation allowedTheSocialGoods’refillstationandbook selectiontoexpand,andSouthGrand’sbustle increasedfoottraffic.Here,Nolltellsusabouthow hersustainabilitypassionstarted,whatshehopes TheSocialGoodswillbringtothecommunity andwhichproductsareeasiestforcustomersto incorporateintotheirlifestyles.

Howdidyougetinvolvedwith sustainabilitypersonally?

“Istartedincollege.IwasinNewYorkgoing toalow-wastestore.Theshoptherewascalled PackageFree,andtheladywhoranithada YouTubevideothatwentviraloffiveyears’worth ofhertrashthatfitinalittlejar.Wheneverthey announcedthattherewouldbemoreplasticin theoceansthanfishby2050,Iwaslike,‘Oh,wow. Ididn’trealizeitwasthatbigofathing.’AndsoI rememberedherandthoughtmaybeIcouldtryto reduceplasticinmyownlife.Itstartedwithone productatatime.”

Whatadvicedoyouhaveforpeopletrying tobemoresustainablethemselves?

“Ithinkit’simportanttonotputtoomuch pressureonyourself.Ithinkeveryoneshoulddo thebesttheycan.Butit’salsosuchabig-scale problemthat,onanindividuallevel,it’sabout makingwhateverchangesyoucanandlettingthat

beenough.It’snotaboutbeingperfect,butfinding whatworksforyouandwhat’seasyforyoutostick toasahabit.Ithinkwith[TheSocialGoods]it’s aboutmakingsustainabilityaccessibletomore peoplesothatmorepeoplecanmakelittlechanges.”

Whataresomesustainableproductsin TheSocialGoodsthatwouldbeeasyfor peopletoincorporateintotheirdailylives?

“Itrytohavealotofdailyusestuff.Someof themmightnotfitpeople’scertainpreferences –liketoothpastetabletsarenotgoingtobefor everybody.Ithinklaundryisareallyeasyone.I havefourdifferentlaundryoptions,sopeoplecan pickandchoosewhattheylike:Ihavepods,liquid, powderandsheetsforlaundryintherefillstation.”

Howdoestherefillstationwork?

“Theideaisthateitherpeoplecouldbuya containerhereorbringtheirownandjustuse thatsamecontainerbasicallyforever.You’rejust bringingthesamecontainerbackandrefilling itinsteadofthrowingawaya[plastic]container everytime.AndI’mgettingeverythingforthe refillinaclosed-loopsystem,whichmeansIget itinbulkandthenIsendthecontainersback. Sothere’snocontainerbeingthrownawayin theprocess.”

HowdoesTheSocialGoods’focuson self-carefitintoitsmissionofsustainability?

“Theself-carestuffisallaboutsustainability foryou:beingabletomakeotherchoicesor lookoutforyourcommunityandthe environmentbecauseyou’restartingwith yourself.Ifeellikethat’showtheself-careties in.It’sgettingyouwhatyouneedsoyoucan showupforothers.”

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StoryandphotosbyCharlotteRenner

What’s the BUZZ?

Abuzzyeventrecentlyreturnedtothe publicgreenwaysinSt Louis.

GreatRiversGreenwayteamedup withtheCityMuseumforitssecond annual“GreenwayQuest”scavengerhunt.This year,searchersofallagescantrackdownrocks–hand-paintedtolooklikebees–thatarehidden along135milesofgreenwaysaroundSt.Louis. Theeventservesasafun,educationalwayfor peopletogetoutinnatureandobservewildlife alongtheway.

“Thisyear,we’refocusingonbeesbecause St.Louisishometooneofthemostdiverse populationsofbeesinthecountry,”saysGreat RiversGreenwaycommunicationsmanager DallasAdams.“Wehavemorethan80different kindsofbees Wewantpeopletoknowthese populationsareonthedecline.”

GreenwayQuestkickedoffinAugustand runsuntilall250-plusrockshavebeenfound andloggedontheGreenwayQuestwebsite. In2023,theteamsatGRG–thepublicagency connectingtheSt Louisregionwithgreenways –andtheCityMuseumdecidedtofocusonthe vitalrolebeesplaynotjustaroundtheworld, butalsorighthereinourownbackyards.

TheSt.Louisecosystemreliesonbees topollinateplantlifeandnaturalhabitats, particularlythosefoundthroughoutthe greenwaysystemsintheregion.Beesare responsibleforpollinating80percentof floweringplantsandyetfacerisksduetoclimate change,disease,invasivespeciesandmore. ProgramminglikeGreenwayQuesthelpsraise awarenessaboutthesechallenges,including what’satriskandhowlocalscanhelpkeepbee populationshealthy.

“Thisfitsinseamlesslywithourvision,” Adamssays.“WeareSt.Louis’regionalpublic agencythat’screatingthesegreenspacesfor peopletoenjoythroughoutthemetro.Itbeing summerandthereturnofschoolseason,we wantedtogivepeopleanotherreasontoexplore thesespacesthatwerecreatedbyandforpeople intheSt.Louisregion.”

Participantswhofindrocksandlogthem onlineareautomaticallyenteredintoadrawing

towinoneofseveralprizepackages.Rewards includeeverythingfromCityMuseumtickets toGreatRiversGreenwayswagandgift certificatesfromSt Louis-areafavorites.Adams saidthatdozensofrockshavealreadybeen founddespitetheteamatCityMuseumgoing aboveandbeyondtofindgreathidingspots.

“Thereceptionhasbeenwild,”Adamssays “Ofcourse,weknewitwasapopularevent, whichiswhywedecidedtodoitagain.”

AdamssaysthatGreenwayQuestisjust

anotherwaytoeducatepeopleaboutthe greenways.TotheteamatGRG,there’saholistic approachtowelcomingnaturalwildlifeand plantsbackintoaspacethatwillbeoccupiedby humansandnaturetogether.

“Ihopepeoplefeelasenseofpridewhenthey thinkaboutthegreenways,”shesays “Ittrulyis fortheentireregion.”

GreatRiversGreenway, greatriversgreenway.org/greenway-quest

ByDrewGieseke

BATTLINGBACKPAIN

ByConnieMitchell

Youmaybesurprisedtolearnthat thesingleleadingcauseofdisability worldwideislowerbackpain, accordingtotheWorldHealth Organization.Ifyouhaveoccasionalorpersistent lowbackpain,you’recertainlynotalone. Fortunately,therearesomethingsyoucandoto helppreventandrelievethiscommonproblem.

Whilecausescanincludearthritis, inflammation,infectionoreventumors,the vastmajorityoflowerbackpainismechanical ratherthanduetoamajorstructuralproblemor disease,saysChrisPeterson,aphysicaltherapist withWashingtonUniversityPhysicalTherapy. Thecommonmechanicalaspectoflowbackpain meansthatmovementisbothpartoftheproblem andsolution.

“Thelumbarspineisnaturallyveryresilient andisnotofteninjuredbyasingleinjuryor movement,butrepeatedsmallmovements areoftenachronicsourceofirritationand inflammation,”hesays.“Manylifestylehabits alsocontributetopain.Lackofsleep,blood sugarfluctuations,lackofcardiovascular

fitness,tobaccouseandnutritionareintegral todeterminingthebody’sabilitytorespond. Geneticsalsocanplayaroleinstructural variationsandinthebody’sresponsetoinjury. Becausetherearesomanyfactors,thereisrarely asinglemagicbullettoaddressthepain.”

However,Petersonnotesthatthesevariables oftenmeanthatphysicaltherapistshavemultiple avenuesavailablefortreatment–andmovement isatthetopofthelist.Headvisesthatpeople withbackpaincontinuetolerableactivitytohelp preventasinglepainepisodefrombecoming chronicallydebilitating.

Painthatdisruptssleepformorethanfive daysorpersistswhileawakeformorethana monthshouldbeassessedbyaphysicianand addressedwithphysicaltherapy,ifappropriate. Bydiscoveringwhattypesofmaladaptive movementscontributetoanindividual’spain, physicaltherapistshelppatientsunlearnpoor posturehabitsandminimizerepeatedstress ontheback.Stretchesandexercisesmaybe recommendedtohelprelievepainandhelp preventrepeatedepisodes.

Inparticular,tasksdoneforlongperiodsof time,suchassitting,sleepingorexercising,may

needtobeadjusted.Forexample,“minimizing twistingwhilegettinginandoutofbedfora personwhotwiststooeasily,”Petersonsays. “Themoreoftenataskisdonewithouttwisting, themoreefficientitbecomesandcarriesover tootheractivities.Itisalsohelpfultoaddress deficienciesinthebaselevelofstrength, flexibilityandcardiovascularfitness.”

Mostepisodesofbackpainspontaneously resolvewithinsixmonths,butupto30percent ofpeopledevelopchronicpain,whichisharder totreat,hesays.“Thefearofactivityitself isthoughttobeariskfactorindeveloping persistentpain,sowearecautiousofbeing overlyprotective.”Heconsidersacutelowerback painnotjustawarningoffutureepisodesbut alsoaharbingerofoverallhealth.

“Payattentiontobasicpractices,likegetting 180minutesofexerciseperweek,andstay strong,”headvises.“Andifyoucan’tfunction,see amedicalprovidertolearncopingtechniques, movementretrainingandfitnessstrategies.”

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EnjoyawalkorrunthroughbeautifulForestPark. TheSunRun5kand1-milewalksupportsthequality pediatrichealthcareprovidedatSSMHealth CardinalGlennonChildren’sHospital.Tolearnmore andtoregister,visitglennon.org/sunrun.

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Enjoy arunthroughForestParkfor agreat cause!TheSSMHealthCardinalGlennon Children’sHospital’sannualSunRunwilltake placeonSunday,Oct.15toraisefundsfor providingchildrenwithlifesavinghealthcare.

“Ourthemethisyearis‘Runfora #FutureDeserved’–we’rehopingthatour communityjoinstogethertohelpthepatientswho comethroughourdoorshavethefuturethatthey alldeserve,”saysAmbassadorRelationsManager Laura Wulf.“Manyofushavebeenblessedto pursueourpassionsorprofessions.Supporting theSunRun gives manyofthesekidsaccesstothe healthcaretheyneedtohavethatsamechance.”

For Wulf,theSunRunisespeciallymeaningful: Her son,who isnow15yearsold,wasdiagnosed withcancerat22monthsoldwhileshewas workingasan oncology nurseatSSMHealth CardinalGlennonChildren’s Hospital.

“His researchnurses,hisChildLifetherapists, theinpatientunitwestayedon,theradiology equipmentusedtodohiscountlessscans,his palliativecareteam ...somanythingshaveallbeen possiblebecauseofdonorfunding,”shesays. “Andweneededeverysingleonetomakeour experienceaspositiveandexceptionalasitwas.”

Startedin2017,thegoalofthe runis togiveGlennonstaffandpatientfamilies anopportunityto jointogetherwiththe communityoutsidethehospitalwallsand participateinsomethingenergizing,healthy andfun,while alsobeing acorefundraising eventforthehospital.

“Thisyear,wehave arobustRunners’ Village withplentyofactivities,andexcellentfoodand beveragefromlocalvendors,” Wulfsays.“We alsoplantohaveourpatient championstakea larger rolethisyear.Theywillbepartofopening ceremonies,leadourracecountdown,beour teamtentjudgesandmuchmore.”

YoucanparticipateintheSunRunhowever youfeelcomfortable –asanindividualora team,walkingorrunning, a5koramile.There arealsoopportunitiesforvirtualfundraising, sponsorship,volunteeringandmore. Youcan learnmoreand registeratglennon.org/sunrun.

“Thisis aprice-accessible,family-friendly eventforavidrunnersandwalkers,andonethat givesourcaregiversandfamiliestheopportunity tobewitheachotheroutside aclinicalsetting, celebratingtheirloveandsupportofthe hospital,” Wulfconcludes.

ByMaggiePeters

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FALL FASHION FORECAST

ByBrittanyNay

It’stimetopaintthetownred.St.Louis-based stylistAnnieHeywardsharesthisfall’s fashionforecast,fromthefieryhuetaking centerstagetothemust-haveaccessoriesof thenewseason.

What’son-trendforfallfashion?

“OnethingIloveseeingisthereturnofthe peplum,andthedesignthisseasonisn’tlimited tojusttops.Designersareplayingwithiton otherpieces,suchaspencilskirts.It’samodern takeonaVictoriantheme,andthelookis universallyflattering.

“Coordinatingsetscontinuetobebig, withhead-to-toeleathersetsthisfall.And theBarbiecorelook,fromChanel-toSt. John-inspiredsuits,isback!Forthis’80s business-chicsilhouettefrombrandslike BalmaintoArmani,the‘bossbabe’trend reignssupremewithoversizedlapelsfora feminine-meets-masculinelook.

“Sweaterdresses,afallmainstay,arebackon theautumnrunwayfromdesignerssuchasMax Mara,withintricate,cable-knitdetailsandribbed

knits.It’sreallyelevatedknitwearwithnuanced designsforarefreshofthefallstaple.”

Whatarethe“it”colorsthisseason?

“Thisfall,the‘it’colorisred.It’sreally makingitswayontherunwayswithdesigners suchasFerragamo.We’reseeingfireengine red–apowerful,eye-catchinghue–being worninaccentpiecesandhead-to-toelooks thatreallymakeanimpactasyouwalkintoa room.Partneringwiththisshadethisseasonis oliveoilgreen–acousinofchartreuse–along withmossygreenandlimehuescarryingover fromsummer.”

Whatfootwearisbigforfall?

“Theballetshoehasamajorupgradeforfall thatismovingawayfromroundedstylestothe flat,pointed-toe,elongatedlookofthe’90sand early2000s.

“Alsoforfall,designerslikeDiorareoffering pragmatic,sculpturalstylesinthewedgedbootand bootieAndkeepyoureyesoutfortheplatform.

“Thethigh-highbootisalsobackfrom the’90s,withthesilhouettegettingafacelift Theyarelessskin-tight,withmoreclassic,

effortlesssuedeandstatementdetailsfrom brandslikeStellaMcCartneyandBurberry It’saneffortlesslychic,slouchylookthatis moredeconstructed.

“We’realsoseeingthereturnofMaryJanes intheveryfeminine,retrostylewithoneor twostraps.”

Whataboutautumnalaccessories?

“Eyeglasseswithnoprescription,frombrands likeLouisVuitton,arebeingusedasanaccessory. Squareandrectangularshapesarebig.It’s goingalongwiththatbalanceoffeminineand masculinedetails.

“We’realsoseeingalotofhandlebagswith intricate,sculptedcuffsorbraceletsforthe handle.Itcanaddadoseofwhimsyandhelp elevateyourday-to-nightlook.”

Sharethelatestouterweartrends.

“Capes,capeletsandoversized,blanket-like scarvesarebackwithanewluxelook–tartanplaid–fromdesignerssuchasSaintLaurentIt’sa complementarythirdpiecetopolishanyoutfit.”

AnnieHeywardStyling,instagram.com/ahstyling

Missing Monarchs

Migratingmonarchbutterflieshave broughtjoyandvitalitytomy gardenformanyyears.Because I’vecultivatedawidevarietyof hostandnectarplants,mygardenisusually filledwithmonarchs,swallowtails,paintedladies andamultitudeofmothsandbees.Ihavealways plantedextraparsleytofeedparsleyworms,the colorfulcaterpillarsoftheblackswallowtail, andIgrowseveralspeciesofmilkweedsfor themonarchs.Aplethoraofnectarplantslike Agastache,ChinesechivesandJoe-Pye-weed supportawidesuiteofpollinatorsandare usuallylikebusyairportswithrapidlandingsand take-offs,avortexofwingedcreatures.

MynewgardenthatIstartedinJanuary includesagrandfloralbuffetwithmanyofthese butterflygardenmagnets–buttheparsley,now 4feettallandgoingtoseed,hasnothadasingle caterpillar.TheJoe-Pyehasattractedonlya handfulofbees,mostofthemhoneybees Even mykale,normallyneedingvigilanttendingto preventtotaldestructionbycabbagebutterfly larvae,hasattractedonlyonewhitecabbage adultallseason.

Whyisthereanoticeableabsenceof insectsinmygarden?Thenewplaceis deepinsuburbia,surroundedbylushgreen lawnsmanagedwithtoomuchfertilizerand pesticide.Spraysformosquitosandgrubsalso killharmlessinsectslikelightningbugsand butterflies,butthatonlyexplainspartofthe problem.Arecentvisittothelushandlovely prairieattheDonaldDanforthPlantScience Centeryieldedonlyonesinglemonarchand atigerswallowtail,eventhoughtheprairie is carefullymanagedtomaximizebiodiversity.Is thereabiggerproblemathand?

Indeed,thereis DrDavidWagner,anexpert oncaterpillarsattheUniversityofConnecticut, toldmethattheannualcaterpillarcountsare waydownfromnormalyears–notjustfor

monarchs,butforotherbutterfliesandmoths aswell.Scorchingtemperaturesandextreme droughttothesouthhavehurtthereproduction ofmigratorybutterflies,likemonarchs,so fewhavearrivedatourlatitude.Theheathas reducedbloomandthusthenectartofeedthem. Thesituationisworseningwithclimatechange movingfullspeedahead.

Despitethisdiscouragingnews,thereare plentyofwaysforgardenerstodotheirpartand slowdecliningbutterflynumbers Herearesome waystohelp:

„ Movetoaplant-baseddietandgrow foodathome.

„ Plantmoretreestohelpcoolourcitiesand sequestercarbon.

„ Significantlyreducethesizeofourlawnsto

lowerbothchemicalinputsandgasolineuse.

„ Switchtobattery-operatedorelectric gardenequipment,wherefeasible,toreduce theexcessiveairpollutionfromtwo-stroke engines,commontoblowers,mowersandother gas-poweredtools.

„ Expandtheuseofnativeandpollinator plantsinourgardens,exploringnewways ofcombiningplantstoincreasedensityand diversifybloomtimes.

Becreativeasyouplanandplantnewgarden beds Havefunwithitandhelpourwinged friendsatthesametime!

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FACES of RealEstate

Andel-White&McDonald

RealEstateGroup

ListWell.BuySmart.”Thathaslongbeenthecoremessageandbusiness mantraoftheAndel-White&McDonaldRealEstateGroup,whichseeks alsotoleverageeachother’sindividualexpertiseandprovideclientswith unparalleledservice.

“Forbuyers,whetherit’syour firsthome,yourdreamhomeoryourhomeaway fromhome,ourgoalisto findexactlywhatisrightforyou,aswellasassistyouin turningacompetitivesituationintoawinningproposition,”theteamsays.“When itcomestosellers,today’schallengingenvironmentrequiresprofessionalswho understandwhatittakestogetahomemarket-ready,strategicallyhelpyouposition itandultimatelymaximizethereturn.”

Thebottomlineisthatthispowerhouseteamwillalwayshaveitsclients’best interestsatheart.

Theyconfirm:“Wetrulycareaboutourclients,andwewillworkdiligently asyourpartner,takingcareofallthedetailssothatwecanallcelebrate successtogether!”

MarquitaAuffenberg’smissionistohelpfamiliesandindividualstonavigate therealestateprocessgracefullyandwithfun,playandease.

“Iguidemyclientsthroughtheexperiencesothattheycanclearly seetheway,”shesays.“Ihelpthemtoidentifyandrealizetheirdreamsandgoals withoutthefrustrationthatoftenoccurswhenbuyingandsellingtheirhome.Iuse aprocessthateliminatesthemysteryandguesswork.Myclientsarethenleftwith moretime,energyandemotionalvitalitytodothethingsthatmatterthemost tothem.”

AuffenbergisahappyKirkwoodresident,livingwithherCotondeTulear,Cody, “thecutestdogintheworld.”Whenshe’snotlistingorsellingbeautifulhomesyou can findherenjoyingart,music,photography,meditationandentertaining.

“Ineverstoplearningandlovetotakeclassesincommunication,personaland professionalgrowthanddevelopment.Learningtothriveinanever-changingworld isakeytomysuccess.”

MarquitaAuffenberg

MaryBethBenes

Forsellersandbuyersseekingthemostknowledgeable,experiencedand professionalagentintheGreaterSt.LouisMetroregion,theirsearchoften endsatColdwellBankerRealty–Gundaker,whereMaryBethBenesserves St.LouisCounty,St.CharlesCounty,the40/64Corridor,Ladue,Frontenac,Town andCountryandChesterfield.

TheNo.1agentwithColdwellBankerRealty–Gundakerin2022withmore than$1billionintotalsalesinhercareer,Benesisrankedinthetopquarterpercent ofallagentsintheSt.Louismetroarea.Licensedsince2003,shecreatesastressfreeprocessforherclientswhileplacingtheminthebestposition,whetherthey arebuyingorselling.Sheispraisedforworkingonbehalfofherclients’interests, aswellasbeingactivelyinvolvedduringallpriceandcontractnegotiations.

Benesworksaroundtheclockforherclients,andhasbuiltanunparalleled knowledgeofthemarketandstrongworkingrelationshipswiththeotheragentsin thearea.BenesandColdwellBankerRealty–Gundakerispoisedtoserveyouwith resultsthatsimplycan’tbematched.

KimCarneyisconsistentlyrankedastheNo.1ColdwellBankerPremieragent andlistedinthetop1percentofallREALTORSinSt.Louis.Shespecializesin thehigh-endrealestatemarket,utilizingauniqueandaggressivemarketing planthatsellshomes.

Differentfromothertopagents,Carneypridesherselfonherproactiveapproach. Shedoesnotstickasigninyouryard,“hoping”thatyourhomewillsell.Shecreates top-notchprintadvertisingthatcan’tbebeat.Shealsousessocialmediaboosts andotheruniquetoolsthatmakeasignificantdifference.Sheoffersthenecessary experienceandsavvynegotiationskillstogetherclientswhattheywant.

CarneyattendedLadueHortonWatkinsHighSchool,wenttotheUniversity ofMissouri-Columbiaandreceivedhermaster’sdegreeincounselingfromthe UniversityofMissouri-St.Louis.Carneyisaemptynesterasherdaughters,Emma andGrace,attendcollegeattheUniversityofKentucky.

Carneyenjoystraveling,pickleballandhangingoutwithherchildren,usually besidethepool.Shestaysinvolvedinnumerouscharities,includingtheSt.Louis OvarianCancerAwarenessorganization,whichchampionsacausethatisdearto herheart.Afterovercomingovariancancernineyearsago,Carneydonates10 percentofherincometoSitemanCancerCenter.

KimCarney

ChristinaDent

AnativeofSt.LouisandSMUgraduate,ChristinaDenthasspentthelast25 yearsdeveloping,managing,andsellingluxuryrealestate.Herfocusis primarilyonresidentialpropertiesinthecentralcorridorandshehasassisted intheclosingofmorethan$100millioninsalessince2020.

“ItakeimmensepleasureintransitioningtoCompassRealtyGroupasafull timeresidentialsalesspecialist,”shesays.“Iamcontinuouslycultivatingmyability toconnectwithandcareforallofmyclientstoensureexceptionaloutcomesinthe buyingandsellingprocess.Mytimespentasaninteriordesignassistantandstaging manageraddtotheextensiveskillsetthatIbringtoeachtransaction.Thesuccessof mybusinessstemsfromthehighstandardsofpersonalservicerendered,aswellas thestronginvolvementofmanagementduringkeynegotiations.”

DentlooksforwardtoelevatinghercareeratCompassandhelpingclientswith theirrealestateneeds.

TheGellmanTeam

BrothersMarkGellmanandNeilGellmancombinedtheirwiderangeof experience,education,andpassionforrealestatetocreateTheGellman Teamin2008.Theysoldtheir firstmillion-dollarlistingin2011–andalmost 200moresincethen.Theteamhit$1billionincareersalesin2020and,justthree yearslater,they’refastapproaching$1.9billion.TheGellmanTeam’scommitment anddedicationtotheirclientscanbeseenin1,200-plus5-starGoogleand Zillowreviews.

MarkGellmanandNeilGellmanareveryproudoftheteamculturethey’ve createdfollowingtheircorevalues—integrity,honesty,professionalism,confidentiality, responsiveness,reliability,attentiontodetail,clientrelationshipsforlife,giving back,persistingwithoutexception,andfamily-life-workharmony.Oneofthe brothers’greatest,sharedpassionsisgivingbacktothecommunitiesinwhichthey liveandwork.Theteamsupportsover90charitiesandrecentlyheldits21stfree trainingeventfortheagentcommunity.

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TeddyJ.Johnlikes

Hardworking,focusedandpossessingunwaveringattentiontodetail,St. Louisnative TeddyJ.Johnlikesproudlyserveshomebuyersandsellersin St.CharlesandSt.Louiscounties’mostsought-aftercommunities.

Togetherwithhisbusinesspartner,MaryBethBenes, Johnlikesprovidesa results-orientedexperiencedrivenbyexcellentservice.Heconsiderscustomer servicehis firstpriorityandranksinthetop 3percentofallColdwellBankerAgents.

“As afull-service realestateprofessionalwith afocusonSt.CharlesandSt. Louiscounties, Iprovidebuyerandsellerserviceswith ahighlevelofknowledge astowhatisgoingoninthemarket,”Johnlikessays.“Ifyouarebuying,sellingor building, Icanassistyouwithallofyour realestateneeds.Fromthehomesearch andsaleprocessstraightthroughtoclosingandbeyond,turntome–Icanmake sureallofyourgoalsandobjectivesaremet!”

KeithR.Manzerand ChristopherM.Klages

Manzer |Klageswasrankedastheno. 1teamin2022.Withcareersales of$600-plusmillion,rangingfrom$250,000tonearly $7,000,000for asingle residence,KeithR.ManzerandChristopherM.Klagesunderstandhowto effectivelymarketluxuryproperties.Theypossess40-plusyearsofcombinedexperience andexpertiseinthehigh-endmarketanywhereinSt.Louis.

Theirhands-onapproachis akeyfactorintheirachievements.Theyanswertheirown phones,create acustommarketingplanforeachpropertytheylistforsaleoranactionplanto assistbuyerssotheycanachievetheirgoalofsuccessfullypurchasing ahomeinthiscompetitive market.Plus,theyalwaysshowup –notanassistantoraninexperienced,newagent.

Theycontinuetodemonstratetheirmotivationanddeterminationinmaintaining theirextremelyhighsuccessrateandstellar reputationbycontinuallyseekingoutnew waystopromotenotonlylocally,butinternationally.Theirmottoissimple:workhard andtreatyourcustomersasyouwouldliketobetreatedyourself.

Theygivebacktothecommunity,aswell:Manzerestablished ascholarshipfundin 2011inthememoryofhisdeceasedpartnerthathelpsunderservedchildrenandisa pastboardmemberofCraftAllianceCenterofArt +Design.Klagescurrentlyservesas vice-presidentofthejuniorboardforAngels’Arms,whichworkswithfosterchildrento providestablehousingwhilekeepingsiblingstogether.

TrevorOlwig

TrevorOlwig’sloveforallthingsrealestateandhisdesiretobuildlasting relationshipswithhisclientshasresultedinhimbeingtheno.1Individual AgentintheClaytonBerkshireHathawayoffice.Whetheryou’rea first timehomebuyer,ahigh-endseller,aninvestor,orrelocatingtoSt.Louis,Olwig’s expertiseinthemarketisunmatched.He’ssoldhistorichomesintheCentralWest End,luxurypropertiesinTownandCountry,newconstructioninWildwoodand more.Whateveryourrealestateneedsmaybe,Olwigisreadytobeyouradvocate andguide.

RossiniRealEstateGroup

Withmorethan25yearsofcombinedexperience,AllieRossiniandLauren Gillentinegoaboveandbeyondyourrealestateexpectations!

Rossinihasrealestateinherblood-herfatherwasatoprealestate attorney,hermotheraninteriordesignerandherhusbandownshisowncommercial realestatecompany-andGillentinediscoveredherpassionwhenpurchasingher firsthome.Together,thisdynamiteteamworksthroughoutthecentralcorridorand St.LouisCountyandaretopproducersforLauraMcCarthy.

“Organically,weendupwithabouthalfofourbusinessbeinglistingsandhalf ofourbusinesshelpingbuyers,”RossiniandGillentinesay.“Wealsolovehelping clientsmoveinfromoutofstateandlearntheareaandallofthefantasticthings St.Louishastooffer.”

RossiniproudlyservesontheboardsofboththeClaytonEducationFoundation andtheClaytonHighSchoolPTO.GillentineisanactivememberoftheUCPYoung ProfessionalsBoard,andtheybothcontributetheirexpertiseasadvisoryboard membersforPinkRibbonGood.

Theyconclude:“Welovewhatwedo,andloveworkingtogether,andwethink thatmakesthissometimes-stressfulprocessofbuyingorsellingahomemuch moreenjoyable!”

TheRyanTradition

JohnRyan’s30-yeardominanceinluxuryrealestate,nowjoinedbyAnnaKici, isunshakable.TheirrelentlesspursuitofexcellencehassustainedTheRyan Tradition’sindustryleadership.Theycontinuouslyevolvetomeetclients’ changingneedsandeagerlyembraceupcomingopportunities.

Withavastnetwork,marketacumenandtechmastery,theyguaranteeTheRyan Tradition’songoingprominence.FoundedbyAnneRyan58yearsago,JohnRyanand AnnaKicistandresoluteasundisputedindustryexperts,settingnewstandardsfor excellenceandinnovation.

ElizabethSt.Cin

Lookingforanexpertwhowillwalkyouthroughtheentireprocess,make stellarrecommendations, findorganizers,andpullallthepiecestogether toperfection…you’vefoundherinLizSt.Cin!Atop fiveagentyearafter year,St.Cinhasanexuberancethatiscontagiousandherwarmthoroughand alwaysthoughtfulmannerenhanceseveryaspect.Sheisconsistentlyachievingthe bestresultsinthatillusiveintersectionofbestpriceanddaysonmarket.St.Cin giveseveryhousealiftwithhercarefulattentiontodetail,dedication,and hands-onapproach.

ActivewithLauraMcCarthyformorethan30years,andtogetherwithher proudAirForceColonelhusband,theyhaverelocatedmanytimesovertheyears. St.Cinknowshouse-huntinginsideandoutandwithinteriordesignasahobby, sheoffersastuteandstrategicrecommendationsalongwithtechnicalexpertise thatinspiresherdozensofhappycustomersincludingher fivegrownsonsand theirfamilies.

AlyssaSuntrup

AlyssaSuntrupisthehighest-grossingagentatGladysManionInc.In2022, she finishedtheyearwithover30milliondollarsinsalesandsetanew recordforherbrokerage.

Suntruphasalwayshadapassionfordesignandarchitecture.Aftergraduating fromSaintLouisUniversitywithadegreeincommunicationandmarketing,she becameatopproducerandcontractnegotiatorinseveraldemandingsales industries,includingdigitalandtelevisionadvertising.

Suntrupisdedicatedtoherclientsandprovidesunparalleledservice.Whether developingamarketingstrategyorsettingoutonapropertyhunt,shetakespride inbuyingandsellinghomesandconsistentlyensuresvalueonanytransactionfor herclients.

SuntrupresidesinUniversityCitywithherhusband,Chris,andthreesons,Blaise, Baron,andBishop.Inherfreetime,shevolunteersatherchildren’sschoolsandis anactivememberofOurLadyofLourdesParish.

PhilipVitale

PhilipVitale’srealestatecareerbeganaftergraduatingwithadegreein RealEstateandFinancefromtheUniversityofAlabamain2021.Following hisgraduation,Vitalewenttoworkasapropertyanalystforalocalreal estatefamilyofficehereinSt.Louis.There,hehadtheopportunitytogainvaluable experienceandknowledgeaboutscoutingandacquiringClassAinvestment propertiesacrosstheMidwest.

In2022,VitalefoundedVitaleHoldings,aninvestmentcompanyfocusedon acquiringwelllocatedshoppingcentersandagriculturalpropertiesacrossthe Midwest.HealsojoinedJanetMcAfeeaftergettinghisrealestatelicenseearlierthis year.Currently,Vitaleishelpingrepresentthesellerofoneofthelargesttractsofland tobeauctionedoffinLincolnCounty,MO.Ifyouarelookingtobuyorsellahome oragriculturalpropertyinMissouri,pleasecalloremailVitaletoday.

TedWight

Twentyyearsago,TedWighttransitionedfromacorporatepositiontoa full-timerealestateagentafterdiscoveringapassionforsellinghomes.

“Architectureismypassion,”Wightsays.“Ihavesoldpropertiescreated byallthegreatSt.Louisarchitects:Maritz&Young,IsadoreShank,WilliamBernoudy, HarrisArmstrong,RalphFournier,FrederickDunnandPhilipDurham.”

Wightspecializesinthecentralcorridor–everythingfromdowntownloftsto Wildwoodestates.Hismottoisprovidingeveryclientwithwhite-gloveservice throughoutthehome-sellingprocess.

Outsideofhispassionforarchitecture,Wightstronglycaresaboutthe community,servingontheboardsofseveralSt.Louisorganizations,including theSaintLouisArtMuseumFriends,boardpresidentfortheTennesseeWilliams Festival,theFriendsoftheSheldon,St.LouisFashionFundboard,St.LouisPublic Library,andtheMissouriBaptistHealthcareFoundationboard.Wightalsoenjoys gardeningandtravel–andislearningtotap-dance!

LizWhitworthandMichelleSmith

WhitworthSmithRealEstate

Withmorethan20yearsofcombinedrealestateexperience, LizWhitworthandMichelleSmithpridethemselvesontheirclient relationshipsanddeepindustryknowledge.Dedicatedtomeetingand exceedingtheirclients’expectationsfromstartto finish,WhitworthandSmithwork togethertoensureaseamlessjourney.

Inaddition,theybringkindness,perseverance,andhumorastheyguidetheir clients’throughthebuyingandsellingprocess.Regardlessofwhereyouarelocated intheSt.Louisarea,theywouldbepleasedtohelpyou.

AProhibition-era second-floorbathroom getselevatedwith ANEWLOOK

Abathroomremodelcando wonders,transforminga drabspaceintoasanctuary. Furthermore,homeowners whoplantostayputforalongtimewill benefitfromthepleasureofbeautifyingand enhancingtheirhomes.

TakealookathowMosbyBuildingArts recentlyremodeledabathroom.

Thespace,situatedonthesecondfloor ofaProhibition-erahome,wasinneedof reinvention.Theclientswanteddoublesinks, aseparatewaterclosetforprivacyanda makeuparea;theywantedtoelevatethe outdatedbathroomtomatchtherestofthe home’sgrandeur.

INNOVATIVEDESIGNSERVICES

Mosby’steambeganbyremovingacloset fromtheprimarybedroomtocreatethenew watercloset.Thevanitywasmovedtothe previoustoilet/showerlocationandadouble sinkwasadded.Theshowerwasrepositioned, allowingroomforaseparatelinenclosetand abiggershower.

Theshowerpanwasredonewithsleek pennytileswithadoubleborder.Customtile designonafullfeaturewalladdedtextureand intrigueandtheshowerheadscameequipped withindividualcontrols,allpositionedto accommodatetheclient’sheightforeaseofuse.

SUPERB,QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP

Newfeaturestoelevatethe bathroomincludedaheatedfloor, heatlamp,upgradedlightingand beautifulCalacattaGoldMarble flooring.Customcabinetry,trimming andamirrorwereinstalled,resulting inabathroomthatisgorgeous andfunctional.

“Bestofall,theclientscannot behappier,”saidJillWorobec,Senior DesigneratMosbyBuildingArts.

The1920s-erahomedidpresent challenges.Duringdemolition, unexpectedissuesliketheappearance ofanoldelectricaljunctionboxand structuralcomplicationsarose.These requiredcarefulproblem-solving, consultationwithastructuralengineer andshimmingthefirst-floorjoists. Despitethesehurdles,theplumber’sexpertise ensuredflawlessresults.Theteamwasable topreservetheornatecrownmoldinginthe hallwaywithoutcompromisingthenewdesign.

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ArthurMerdinian,Mosby HomeConsultant/Architect andJillWorobec, MosbySeniorDesigner.

Locatedinthesought-afterHarwoodHills,thisstunningcustom homehasbeenimpeccablycaredfor.Theattractivefloorplan welcomesyouwiththegrandstaircase,hickoryfloors,bright livingroom,anddiningroomfeaturingacofferedceilingand baywindow.Thetwo-storygreatroomhasagasfireplaceaswellasfloorto-ceilingwindowsandupgradedmillwork.Anarchwayleadsyouthe kitchen,deckedoutwithgranitecounters,stainlessappliances.

Themainfloormastersuitehasawalk-inclosetandaluxuriousbath withhisandhersvanities,tilesurroundshowerandtub.Upstairsthere arethreebedroomsandfullbathrooms,alongwithanofficethatcouldbe usedasanotherbedroom.Thespaciouslowerleveloffersafamilyroom withaprojectorscreen,awetbar,arecreationareawithaMurphybedand afullbath.Outsidethereisastampedconcretepatio,lovelylandscaping, atranquilwaterfeatureandastylishgazebo!Additionalfeaturesincludea mainfloorlaundry,anirrigationsystem,andathree-cargarage.

Thisfour-bedroom,fourfull-bathroomandonehalfbathroomhomeinDesPeresislistedfor$1.325million.

Foundedin1944,LauraMcCarthyhasexpertisewiththecentralcorridorandconsistentlyranksamonglocaltopreal

estatecompaniesinsalesvolume.Manyofthe100-plusagentstherespecializeinluxuryrealestate.Allarefamiliarwith metroareaneighborhoods,fromtheCentralWestEndtoHighway64/40toChesterfieldandtheSt.Charlesarea.

ByMaggiePeters |Photossupplied

Welcometoyourdreamoasisat1380NorthSappingtonRoad intheheartofGlendale. Hidden onnearlyanacreofmeticulouslymanicuredgrounds,thishometrulyoffers aprivateand quietpark-likesetting.Thisexquisiteresidenceboastsmorethan6,400squarefeetofliving space.Featuring5-bedroomsand5-baths,thishomeoffersanopenlayoutwhichseamlessly providesanidealflowforbothentertaininganddailyliving. Contactmetodayfor aprivateshowing!

THE SONG SOCIETY

SOFTLAUNCH

Thissummer,guestsgatheredatthehomeofBobandJoanie MillsforthesoftlaunchofTheSongSociety,anonprofit organizationthatprovidesmusictherapyandtherapeutic songwritingexperiencesforchildren,teensandfamilies affectedbycancerandthelateeffectsofchronicillnesses.As drinksandhorsd’oeuvreswereserved,thoseinattendanceweretreated toaliveperformancebysinger-songwriterandpatientKayleeMuertz.

musictherapy,specificallyTheSongSociety’s[approach] totherapeuticsongwritinginasupportivespace.

[Ourgoalisto]helpclients,familymembers,children, adolescentsandyoungadultsexpressandprocesswhat they’regoingthrough.

Anotherpartofourmissionistoprovideanelevated therapeuticexperience,inwhichthoseparticipants havetheopportunitytosharetheirstoryandthesong they’veindependentlycreatedwiththecollaborationof musictherapists–tobeabletoperformtheirsongsout inthecommunity[iftheywishto].

– TRACIE SANDHEINRICH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PhotosandstorybyBryanSchraier

I’vebeenamusictherapist foralmost15years, andafterworkingwith medicallyfragilechildren andtheirfamilies,it’sbeen impactfultoseethatthe interventionoftherapeutic songwritinghashadsuch alastingimpression[on them].[Thepurposeof tonight’sevent]istohelp peopleunderstandand learnaboutthebenefitsof

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ACROPOLISINVESTMENTMANAGEMENT

20THANNIVERSARY PARTY

AcropolisInvestmentManagementheldits20th AnniversaryPartyrecentlyatTheFabulousFoxTheatre, whereguestsarriveddressedinRoaring’20sattire.Near TheFox’smainentrance,guestsgatheredtogetherto enjoycocktailsandlightbiteswhilethetheater’sgrand staircaseservedasaperfectbackdrop.“Acropolis’1920s-themed20th anniversarypartywasanimportantmilestoneandalotoffun,with livemusic,backstagetours,dancelessonsandaspeakeasy,where Acropolis-fundedgamblingwinningswenttocharity,”Acropolischief investmentofficerandfoundingpartnerDavidOttsaid.Thosein attendancetriedtheirluckatgamblingtablesandwereabletotour TheFoxfloorbyfloorandlearnaboutitsstoriedpast.Laterinthe night,everyonewastreatedtodinnerandashow.

PhotosandstorybyDianeAnderson

Acropoliswas foundedon thebeliefthat manypeople needtofinda knowledgeable, reliableand honestfinancial advisorwhocanunderstandtheirneedsanddevelop along-termplantoensuretheirfinancialsecurity.This eventattheFoxcelebratedthetrustourclientshave placedinusandbecauseoftheirstrongendorsement, ourcompanyhasgrownfromvirtuallynothing tomorethan$2billionunderourcare.

–CHRISLISSNER

ACROPOLISPRESIDENTANDFOUNDINGPARTNER

(SECONDFROMRIGHTWITHCLIFFANDRHEAGANREYNOLDS, DAWNLISSNER)

ChedandMariaWagner

TashaAtkinson,KiaBell

TarahandRyanCraft

BillandSandyBouchein

AbrahaatzionandYemaneHabtu

DavidOtt

LaurenKingsten

JosephandLauraSchlutz

KaleyandCoreyPogrelis

Thisiswhat retirement lookslike

byCharlesBrennan

Retirementhaschangedme.I’llgiveyousomeexamples.

BeforeIturnedoff mymicrophoneatKMOXradio,Igotupeverymorningat 5:45.Now,Iregularlysleepintill6:15.

Iusedtospendtheearlymorningporingoverthenewspapertostayabreast ofthelocalissueswe’ddiscussonmymorningradioshowandthenagain ThursdayeveningonChannel9’sDonnybrook.

Ok,Istillconsumealotofnews.Butnow,it’sbecauseIliketostayinformed. And,retiredornot,I’mstillDonnybrook’sresidentprovocateur.

Asaretiredperson,IalsositstilllessthanIusedto.SinceMay,mywifeBeth andIhavetraveledmorethan20,000miles.I’vetakengolflessonsandstudied French.Butretirementisnotallfunandgames.Irakeleavesandtakeoutthe garbagemore,too.

Sinceretiring,I’vealsoledeffortstoplant10,000daffodilbulbsinForestPark andalongtheRiverDesPeresandtoenhanceaHanleyRoadunderpasswith chalkart.EvenusoldguyswanttomakeSt.Louisaprettierplace.

Ialsohikemore.Ilog25,000stepsseveraldaysaweek.OnSundaymornings, IsometimesrunupanddownthestepsatCahokiaMounds20timesor more.WhydoIdoit?BecauseIcan.Also,I’m63.Who’sgoingtostopme?

ThatremindsmeofonethingthathasNOTchangedsincemyretirement:my weeklyappointmentat20MinutestoFitnessinClayton,whereIhaveworked outsince2006.

ThehalfhourIspendthereonWednesdayafternoonshelpsmebuildthestrength andmaintaintheenergyIneedtolivethisglamorousretirementlifestyle.

AtmysideismypersonaltrainerDarrellConnor.Heguidesmethrougha seriesofexercisesdesignedtoworkeverymajormusclegrouponspecialized MedXequipment.

There’snocheatingwithDarrell.There’salsonoworryaboutinjuringmyselfby performinganexerciseincorrectly.

Overtheyears,Darrellhasalsobecomeafriend.RememberthoseSunday morningsatCahokiaMoundsImentioned?Darrellrunsthosestepswithme.

Thetruthisthestaff at20MinutestoFitnessareall first-rate.Manyhave backgroundsinphysicaltherapyorexercisephysiology.Aphysicaltherapy assistantnamedRobbrecentlyworkedwondersonmysoreshoulder.Others havehelpedmetrainsafelywhilerecoveringfromahipreplacementandahernia.

Ifyou’rebusy,orifyourstrengthandbalancearen’twhattheyusedtobe,or you’retiredofbeingoutofshape,Isuggestyougive20MinutestoFitnessa call.First-timersgetacomplimentaryin-person consultationandworkout. Youcan’tbeatfree.

Ifyou’relikeme,you’llfeelbetterandhaveamorepositiveoutlookafterwards. Retiredornot.

Formoreinformationon20MinutestoFitness, callitslocalstudiosinClayton(314-863-7836), Chesterfield(636-536-1504),SarasotaorTampa, orvisit20MinutesToFitness.com.

RetiredKMOXhostCharlesBrennan talksabouthisnewlifeofleisure.

MainlanderSupperClub

Whatwasonceaseriesofdimlylit, clandestinepop-upsaroundSt. Louishasnowfoundahomein theCentralWestEnd:Mainlander, anAmericansupperclub,openeditsdoorsthis Julyandintendstogiveitsguestsanexperience theywon’tfindelsewhere.

Chef-ownerBlakeAskew’slistofideasfor thespaceisvast,andAskewisembracingthe firstphaseasatimetosettleintotheconcept. Therearethoughtsofofferingdifferent experiencesinadditiontotheprix-fixesupper clubmenuandotherideasforhowmembersof histeamandguestscanusethespaceduring daytimehoursornightsthesupperclubisn’t open.Ultimately,it’saboutpullingaprivate conceptoutintotheneighborhood.“Idon’t wanttobeclosedofffromtheneighborhood,” Askewsays.“Iwantpeopletoknowwe’rehere andsay,‘There’salwayssomethinggoingon there;weneedtogetinthere,’ratherthan, ‘They’resoexclusive.’”

Althoughtherestaurantisasupperclub

innameandtherearereservationstosecure, AskewwantsMainlandertoformrelationships withthecommunitythatextendbeyondthe evening.“It’saboutthefeelingthatwewant tocreateforpeople,thelevelofservicethat wewanttohaveandourdesireto,overtime, beabletopersonalizeanexperience,”Askew says.“Wereallywanttobuildrelationships withourdiners.”Hehopestocreateanongoing conversation:abirthdaymentioned,an upcominggraduationcongratulatedandsoon. AskewhopesthatMainlanderwillbecomea placeforgueststoreturntooften,ratherthana placesavedexclusivelyforspecialoccasions.

Theconceptisprixfixe,andguestspay fortheirmealandoptionaldrinkpairingsup frontduringthereservationprocess.There arenoservicefeesorupsellinguponarrival. Reservationsareavailableat6p.m.and8:30p.m. eachnighttherestaurantisopen.Ifyoudecide winewouldbenice,theteamwillhavebottles forthat.Changeyourmindaboutthecocktail pairings?Youcanaddtheminatdinner.Butthe

ideabehindpayingaheadisapracticalonefor bothparties:Itallowsgueststofullyimmerse themselvesintheexperienceandgivesthe teamachancetoperformtheirdutieswithout interruption.Thegoal?Alevelofhospitality notchesabovewhatistypicallyseeninthe industry,performedbyatightlyknitstaffthatis activelypresentwithinthespacefortheduration oftheevening.

Thebusinessisorganiconalllevels:indesign, infoodandalsointermsofthewaytheteamwill workandevolveovertime.Askewisbuildinga networkoflocalfarmersandvendorslikeEat HereSTLtosupplymeatandproduce. Eventually,hewantstofosteraspacethat encouragescreativeequitywithinhisteam.“It’s likegivingbirthtosomething,”hesays.“We’re goingtotrytonurture[therestaurant]andcare foritandloveiteveryday,andhopefullyitjust startstotakeonitsownlife.” Mainlander,8S.EuclidAve.,CentralWestEnd,

ByShannonWeber|PhotobyMabelSuen

Upcoming

ByMaggiePeters

Annual Community Campaign

United Way of Greater St. Louis helpingpeople.org

United WayofGreaterSt.Louismobilizesthecommunity withonegoalinmind-helpingpeoplelivetheirbest possiblelives.Theirannualcommunitycampaignis underwaytofundmorethan160nonprofitswithvital fundingtokeepour region responsiveand resilient.

2023 Sun Run SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital glennon.org/sunrun

EnjoyarunthroughForestParkforagreatcause!TheSSM HealthCardinalGlennonChildren’sHospital’sannualSun RunwilltakeplaceonSunday,Oct.15toraisefundsfor providingchildrenwithlifesavinghealthcare.

SHOW&TELL COMINGSOONTO

THEREP

Septembertraditionallymarksthestart ofthetheaterseasoninSt.Louis.For nearly60years,TheRepertoryTheatre ofSt.Louishassignaledthatunofficial openingwiththefirstpresentationofitsseason, whichtypicallyrunsfromSeptemberthrough thefollowingApril.

Forits2023/24season,Repmanagingdirector DannyWilliamsisleadingtheorganizationwhile asearchisunderwaytoreplaceartisticdirector HanaS.Sharif,whoresignedlastMaytotakea positionwithArenaStageinWashington,D.C. However,Hanaalreadyhadbeeninvolvedin selectingthisseason’sshows,including“The LehmanTrilogy,”whichopensTheRepseason andrunsSept.5to24attheLoretto-Hilton CenteronWebsterUniversity’scampus.

“HanaandI,alongwithourtwoassociate artisticdirectors,BecksRedmanandReggie White,curatedthe2023/24seasontogether,” Williamssays.“Together,weenvisionedaseason thatpresentsawidespectrumofnewand familiarworkthatspeakstoeverybodyinthe St.Louisregionanddynamicallytellsthe21stcenturyAmericanstory.”

“TheLehmanTrilogy,”adramaabouttherise andfallofafamilybusiness,wonthe2022Tony AwardforBestPlay.Williamssaysthat“The LehmanTrilogy”garneredthatTonyAwardfor areason.“It’sanall-encompassingexploration ofcapitalismandtheAmericanDreamtold throughthelensofonefamilyovergenerations,” hesays.“It’shighlytheatrical,messy,poeticand morallyambiguouswithadramaticarchand pacethatwillleaveSt.Louisaudiencesonthe edgeoftheirseats.”

Following“TheLehmanTrilogy,”TheRep willpresentKelvinRostonJr.inaone-man showtitled“TwistedMelodies,”whichisbased onthelifeofthelateSt.Louissoulmusicstar DonnyHathaway,fromOct.3to22.Thatwillbe followedbyTheRep’sannualpresentationof“A ChristmasCarol”foritsholidayshow,fromNov. 28throughDec.23.

InJanuary,TheRepbrings“TheGreatest LoveforWhitney:ATributetoWhitney Houston,”fromJan.18to28totheCatherine BergesTheatreatCOCA,followedby“The

Lion,”fromFeb.8to18,alsoatCOCA.It’sa one-manshowdevisedbyguitaristBenjamin Scheuerandbilledas“Oneman,sixguitarsanda transformativestory.”

“MobyDick,”calledan“acrobaticand theatricalspectacle”inTheRep’sseason newsrelease,“isgoingtobeafantasticshow,” Williamssays.“Repsubscriberswhoremember ‘Metamorphosis’willbefamiliarwiththetypeof spectaclestorytellingforthisproduction,”which willbeperformedFeb.6to25attheLorettoHiltonCenter.“I’malsoexcitedfor‘August: OsageCounty,’”headds.“Itwillhaveacastof

manylocalfavorites,includingaReplegendwho willbereturningtoourstageforthefirsttimein manyyears.”ThePulitzerPrize-winningdrama willrunfromMarch19toApril14.

WilliamsnotesthatheandTheRep’sartistic staffwillworktogethertoplanthe2024/25 season,whilethesearchcontinuesforanew artisticdirector.“Whilewedon’tpickaspecific theme,ourgoalistostagecompellingandtimely storiesfromthemostexcitingemergingand establishedvoicesintheAmericantheater,”he says.“We’rededicatedtobuildinguponTheRep’s commitmenttocreateandcurateworld-class theatricalexperiencesthatshowcaseartistic excellenceforthoseintheregionandbeyond.”

AfternearlysixdecadesontheSt.Louis scene,“TheRepisalwaysfindingnewwaysto innovateandpushthefieldforwardbynurturing thedevelopmentofnewworkandexploring modelsforsustainabilityandgrowth,”Williams says.“Bethatinnewproducingmodelsor findingnewaudienceswithourprogramming, ourgoalistohonorourpastwhileensuringThe RepisaculturalcornerstoneofSt.Louisfor generationstocome.”

THEVINYL FRONTIER

Vinylremainsontherise.In2022, recordsalesgrewforthe17th straightyearandmarkedahistoric resurgenceafterthemedium’s declineinthe1980s.St.Louisrecordstoreshave risentotheoccasion.Thecityisahotbedfor turntableenthusiaststhankstothecollectionof newandiconicshopsthatstockshelvesfullof freshlyreleasedandpreownedLPs,fromrapand hip-hopsoundstocountryandpoprockalbums.

Exploresomeofthebestrecordstoresinthe St.Louisregion:

PlanetScoreRecords

PlanetScoreRecordsisaMaplewood mainstaythatservesastheperfectstop-in destinationforthearea.Finditsstorefrontjust stepsawayfromlocalbrewerieslikeSideProject Brewing,SchlaflyBottleworksandpopular diningspotslikeStrangeDonutsandGus’sWorld FamousFriedChicken.

Inside,you’llfindanever-changingselection ofpreownedandfresh-pressedvinylthat’sfitfor anycollector.Thecombomakesforaperfect afternoonoreveningoutinMaplewood.

PlanetScoreRecords,7421ManchesterRoad, St.Louis,facebook.com/planetscorerecords

VintageVinyl

LocatedontheDelmarLoop,VintageVinyl isamust-visitrecordstoreforeveryvinylfan. ThisUniversityCitystaplehasbeenservingup stellarsoundsformorethan30yearsandfeatures akillertheatermarqueeoutfrontthatinvites visitorsinsidetoexploreitscollectionofnewand usedrecords.

VintageVinyl,6610DelmarBlvd., St.Louis,vintagevinyl.com

RecordExchange

Fornearly50years,RecordExchangehas servedSt.Louismusicfanswithoneofthe largestcollectionsofvinylinthecountry.

Stockedfullwalltowall,thisplaceisa paradiseforanyonesearchingforsomething specialandunexpected,likeararepressing orliverecordingstillsealedinitsoriginal

packaging.Nomatterwhatyou’researchingfor, RecordExchangealwayssurprises.

RecordExchange,5320HamptonAve., St.Louis,recordexchangestl.com

DeadWaxRecords

DeadWaxRecordsmaybelocatedononeof thefunkieststripsinSt.Louis.

SituatedalongCherokeeStreetsouthof downtown,thisartfullyarrangedvinylboutique isneighboredbyabrewery,vintageshop, café,rockshopandIrishpub,justtonamea fewnearbyestablishments.Plus,DeadWax–celebratingits10thyearin2023–buys,sells andtradesrecordscoveringallerasandgenres, soshoppingheremeansyou’reboundtofind somethingspecial.

DeadWaxRecords,2100CherokeeSt., St.Louis,deadwaxrecords.com

EuclidRecords

NoSt.Louisrecordstorelistiscomplete withoutEuclidRecords.

Thelocalfavoritetracesitsrootsbackto 1981whenitfirstopenedasahumblevinyl shopintheCentralWestEnd.Afteracouple ofmoves(andafewdecades),Euclidnowcalls WebsterGroveshomeinasprawling,three-story, 8,000-square-foothangoutfeaturingstacksand stacksofnewandusedrecords.

EuclidRecords,19N.GoreAve., St.Louis,euclidrecords.com

CircaNow

WhatCircaNowlacksinspaceitmakesup forinselection.

Thecarefullycuratedshoppacksinimpressive recordsrepresentingawidevarietyofgenres, meaningthatyou’resuretofindwhatyou’re searchingfor(evenifyoudon’tquiteknowwhat, yet).Plus,thepriceshereareprettyhardtobeat.

CircaNow,3238SGrandBlvd., St.Louis,circanowrecords.com

ByDrewGieseke

State ofthe

t.Louisisaluckycity.Forametroareathissize,weare overflowingwithculturalriches.Notonlyisourarts communityrobust,historicalandnationallyrenowned, butalsoitisconstantlyevolving,increasinglydiverse andvibrantlyinnovative.Thisyear,theLNstaffwantedto celebratethesepeopleandorganizationsinabigger,bolderway thaneverbeforewithnotjustourannualspecialStateofthe Artsfeature–butanentireStateoftheArtsspecialedition. Inthesepages,you’llfindstoriesoflocalnonprofitsand companiestakingachanceonanewwayofdoingthings. You’llreadaboutpeoplepushingboundaries,voicesthat deservetobeheardandupcomingperformancesyouwon’t wanttomiss.Afterreadingwhatwehopeyou’llagreeisour mostinterestingStateoftheArtseditionyet,learneven moreatladuenews.comandaddatleastsomeofthe incrediblelistedeventstoyourcalendarthisseason.

MakingMoves

Ittakesnervetoexpressyourself,letaloneon stageinfrontofhundredsofpeople.Butfordance trailblazersKirvenDouthit-Boyd,OmarRománDe JesúsandTommie-WaheedEvans,self-expression andperformanceareasessentialasbreathing–and theirupcomingprojects,soontobeonstagesaround St.Louis,emphasizetheimportanceofproviding creativesthespacetosharetheiruniquestorieswith theworld.

“The‘Becoming’seasonI’vecuratedforBig Muddywillconcludewithaspringconcertfeaturing newworksfromvoiceswhoneedaspacetoshare theirrespectiveexperiences,”saysBigMuddyDance CompanyArtisticDirectorDouthit-Boyd.“I’mvery, veryproudtosharetheirwork.”

Providingaspaceforcreativestotelltheirunique storieswasoneofDouthit-Boyd’smainobjectives whenputtingtogethertheprogramforthe2024spring concert,“Identity,”whichwill showcasenewworkfrom RománandEvans.Evans,an award-winningchoreographer andarecipientofthe2021

GuggenheimFellowship Award,oftentakesanopenminded,flexibleapproach whenplanningnewprojects andusesavarietyofstyles, musicandtechniques.“Ilove absorbingnewinformation andfindingwaystoadapt thatintomycreativeprocess,” hesays.“Ihavethishuge movementvocabularythat cancrossfromcontemporary ballettourbanstreettojazz, withasprinkleofBlackness spreadthroughout.”

Evansencouragesconversationaroundhiswork, whichiswhyheinvitesdancerstosharetheirown stories,culturesandexperiences.Introducinga concept,heexplains,andmakingspaceforopen conversationhelpshisdancersfindwaystoresonate withtheprojectthey’reworkingon.“Identityisvery importanttome,”hesays.“It’simportantformeto knowthecollaboratorsandhavetheirinput,soI welcomethemtosharetheiropinionsandsuggestions. Thatway,thefinalperformanceincludesallofour influencesandidentities.”

Similarly,Románsaysthatauthenticityand celebrationaretwoofhismainobjectivesfor “Identity.”GrowingupinPuertoRico,hisfirst experienceperformingonstagewasduringtalent showcompetitionswithhiscommunity.Forthepast twoyears,Románhasexperimentedwiththemesof surrealism,absurdityandmixingfantasyandreality inhischoreography,likeinhis recentlychoreographedpiece, “Papagayos,”whichtoldthe storyofatwisted,dystopian gameofmusicalchairs contrastedwithfun,lively Latinomusic.“Whenitcomes toshowcasingmyidentity,it’s neverintentional,”hesays. “Allofmylifeexperiencesare alreadythereandhavean influenceonthepiece,but Idon’tsitdownandsayI’m goingtomakesomethingthat talksaboutoneparticular experiencewithmyfamilyor anaspectofmyculture.”

Althoughhe’sjustinthe conceptualstagesofplanning for“Identity,”hesaysthathe’s

ByMadeleineAckerburg |Photossupplied

ThreevisionaryleadersintheSt.Louisdancecommunityshare messagesofhopethroughtheirnewgroundbreakingperformances.

Tommie-WaheedEvans

KirvenDouthit-Boyd

excitedto beginthe rehearsal processand expandon previousthemes he’sbeentoying with.“IfeellikeI’m lookingforauthenticitywith thispiece,”Románexplains.“WhenIcomeintoa space,Itrytocollaborateonaspectsofhowwecan makethepieceworktogether.Workingtogethergives thedancersasenseofpridethatwedevelopedthe piecewitheachother.”

OutsideofhisroleasBigMuddy’sArtisticDirector, Douthit-Boydhasaccomplishedwhatmanyyoung dancersdreamofdoing–travelingaroundtheworld withtheAlvinAileyAmericanDanceTheater,nailing leadingroleschoreographedbyrenownednamesin dance,choreographingnotabledanceorganizations likeTheJulliardSchoolandservingasassociate

UPCOMING DANCEEVENTS

OCT.6TO8,2023

“Giselle,”presentedbytheSaint LouisBallet,varioustimes

BlancheM.TouhillPerformingArts Center,1TouhillCircle,St.Louis, 866-516-4949, st.louisballet.org/2023-2024

directorofdanceandartisticdirectorofCOCAdance atCenterofCreativeArtsinSt.Louis.Beforeallhis accomplishments,however,Douthit-Boydwasjust ayoungdancerwithadream–andhisupcoming projectatCOCA,“MOTheR,”focusesonthewomen whomadethatdreampossible.

“TheworkI’mcreatingforCOCADancethis yearisinspiredbythefiveincrediblewomenwho raisedme,”Douthit-Boydsays.“I’mmakingthis workasathankyoutothembecausetheywere theoneswhogotmetowhereIamtoday.It’s vulnerabletobringsomethingsopersonaltoan artisticspace,butitabsolutelymakessensetodo itwiththisgroupofchildrenatCOCA.”

Pullingfromhisexperiences,“MOTheR”centers onafamilyofpowerfulwomenwhousemagicand dancetoprotecttheircommunity.Usingablendof culturalandcontemporarydance,theperformance capturesanintegralpartofDouthit-Boyd’spersonal storyandhonorsthestrengthandresilienceofthe womenthatraisedhim.“Forme,thisisastoryabout ayoungboywholovedthesewomenwhomoved heavenandearthtomakesurehewas abletodowhathewantedinlife,”hesays.

“I’mspeakingfromaparticular experience,whichIthinkiswhatmakes artsowonderfuland whyrepresentationisso important.Peopledeserve toputtheirownstories getherandtellthemto eworld.”

KirvenDouthit-Boyd, cocastl.org/our-people/ourteam/kirven-douthit-boyd/, thebigmuddydanceco.org/ kirven-douthit-boyd

OmarRománDeJesús, thebigmuddydanceco.org/ omar-roman-de-jesus

Tommie-WaheedEvans, thebigmuddydanceco.org/ tommie-waheed-evans

CENTEROF CREATIVE ARTS

MOTheR |Dec. 8to10,2023 cocastl.org/calendar/mother

THE BIG MUDDY DANCECOMPANY

AWAKENING |Nov.2to5,2023

thebigmuddydanceco.org/awakening

EVOLUTION |Jan.11to14,2024

thebigmuddydanceco.org/evolution

IDENTITY |May16to19,2024

thebigmuddydanceco.org/identity

OCT.6,2023

“InTRANSIT,”presentedby Karlovsky &CompanyDance, 6:00p.m.

MultiplelocationsintheGrand CentralArtsDistract, karlovskydance.org

OCT. 13TO15,2023

“EntryPoints,”presentedby ResilienceDanceCompany, varioustimes

IntersectArtsCenter,3636Texas Ave.,St.Louis,573-575-6485, resiliencedancecompany.com/ 2023-24season

NOV.2TO5,2023

“Awakening,”presentedby TheBigMuddyDanceCompany, varioustimes

COCA’sCatherineB.BergesTheatre, 6880WashingtonAve.,St.Louis, thebigmuddydanceco.org/awakening

NOV.11,2023

The TrinityIrishDanceCompany, presentedbyDanceSt.Louis, 7:30p.m.

BlancheM.TouhillPerformingArts Center,1TouhillCircle,St.Louis, dancestlouis.org

OmarRománDeJesús

Tommie-WaheedEvans

PhotosbyJacobJonas

BehindtheCurtain

ByMadeleineAckerburg |PhotoscourtesyofSaintLouisBallet

SaintLouisBalletdancerssharewhatadayinthelife lookslikeforaprofessionalballerina

Theauditoriumfallsintohushedsilenceasthe lightsbegintodim.Last-minuteguestsrush totheirseatswithplaybillsintheirhands, whisperingapologiesastheystumbleover feetinthenear-dark.Noneofthemseetheballerinas standinginthewingswithpoisedhandsandfluttering hearts,listeningintentlyforthefirstswellofmusic.

Theweeksleadinguptothismomenthavebeenlong andgrueling,butnotasingleaudiencemembercan tellfromthewaythedancersleapontothestagewith radiantsmiles,theirmovementsswiftandprecise.

Trainingbeginslongbeforethecurtaingoesup attheSaintLouisBallet,whereprofessionalballerina RebeccaCornettwillsoonbeginher10thseason.

UPCOMING SAINTLOUIS BALLETSHOWS

“GISELLE”

Oct. 6to8,2023

“THENUTCRACKER”

Nov.25to26and Dec.15to23,2023

“LOVEX3”

Feb.16to18,2024

“THESLEEPINGBEAUTY”

April26to28,2024

stlouisballet.org/2023-2024

Duringhernineyearsinthecompany,Cornetthas performedinnumeroustitlerolessuchasAlicein“Alice andWonderland,”Cinderellain“Cinderella”andJuliet in“Romeo&Juliet,”andhasgrownaccustomedtothe hardworkrequiredbeforeeachperformance.“Dance hasalwaysbeentheplacewhereI’vefeltmostathome andabletoexpressmyself,whetherthat’sthroughthe musicorthroughthemomentalone,”shesays.“There’s somethingreallyspecialaboutexpressingyourselfin awaythat’snotverbal.Idon’tfeelthesameifI’mnot dancing,whetherthat’stakingaclassandbeingactive orworkingtowardsaspecificperformance.”

Formostproductions,rehearsalbeginsfourto sixweeksinadvanceastheballerinaslearnand rehearsethematerial,tryoncostumesandtrainfor theperformance.Thefinalweekofrehearsal,known as“theater”or“tech”week,startstheWednesday beforeopeningnight,whentheballerinasspendthree tofourhoursblockingouttheshowontheactual performancestageforthefirsttime,runningthrough formationsandmakingcorrections.OnThursday,the dancersbeginat10:30a.m.witha75-minutewarm-up beforeheadingintoathreetofour-hourtechrehearsal. Afterabreakfordinner,thedancersheadbackonto thestagefrom7to9p.m.fordressrehearsal,where theyrunthroughtheentireproductionincostume.

Theprocessrepeatsagainthenextdaywhenthe companyrunsthroughanotherdressrehearsalbefore theopeningshowonFridaynight.“Thereissomuch workandsomanypeoplethatcontributetoputting eachproductiononstage,fromtechpeopletocostume peopletothedancersthemselves,”Cornettexplains.

“That’swhyitmeanssomuchforpeopletocomeand showupandsupporttheballet.”

Theweeksoutsideofrehearsalweekcanbeequally

challengingandtime-consuming.LoriWilson,whohas beenadancerintheSaintLouisBalletfor15yearsand whohasnailedtitleroleslikeKitriin“DonQuixote” andAurorain“SleepingBeauty,”sayshermornings beginat6a.m.foraquickwalkwithherdogs,Aryaand Dexter,beforeheadingtothegymat7a.m.Staying strongandphysicallyhealthyiscrucialformost dancers,whichiswhyWilsonenjoysparticipating instrengthtraining,cycling,hotyogaclassesor swimmingtogetherbodymovingbeforetherestofher daybegins.On-season,Wilsonhastobeatthestudio forclassesfrom10:30a.m.tonoon,whichalwaysstarts

atthebarretoslowlywarmupthedancers.“Classes startatthebarrewherewedopliés,tendus,dégagés, ronddejambsandfrappes,”Wilsonsays.“Everything youdoatthebarreisbuildingyouupforcenterwork. Inthecenter,yourepeatalotofthesamethings–you doadagio,whichisslow,controlledmovement,and pirouettes,whichareturns,andthenyoujump.”

Afterclassesarerehearsals,whichstartat12:15 p.m.andgountil4p.m.OnMondayandWednesday nights,Wilsonstaysatthestudioafterrehearsalto teachherownclassesuntil7p.m.,thenheadshome fordinnerandstretching.Althoughatypicaldayin herlifemightseemstrenuousandhectictooutsiders, Wilsonemphasizesthatallthehardworkismorethan worthitwhenthelightsgodownandthemagicbegins onopeningnight.“Ithinkalotofpeoplecometothe balletnotknowingwhattoexpect,andtheyleave findingsomethingtheyabsolutelyloved,”Wilsonsays. “Thestoriesusuallyhavesomethingforeveryone,and we’reonlyabletodowhatwedobecauseofcommunity support.We’rejustsupergratefultoSt.Louis.”

SaintLouisBallet,saintlouisballet.org

TotheBeatofTheirOwnDrum

ByMadeleineAckerburg |PhotoscourtesyofJahfi Studio

WithtraditionalWestAfricandance,drumrhythmsand authenticLouisianaZydecomusic,JahfiStudiohelps St.Louisyouthfeelconfidentandembraceidentity.

Sixdaysaweek,JahfiStudioinvitesyouthfrom St.Louisandbeyondtoexpressthemselves throughmovementandmusic.Thefamilyownedprogram,foundedin2016,teaches traditionalWestAfricandrum,danceandauthentic LouisianaZydecomusictochildrenages2to18and helpsthemfindprideintheiridentity,improveschool concentrationandfeelmoreconfidentbeingthemselves.

WESTAFRICANINSTRUMENTS

DununDrumFamily: Thedunundrum familysetsthemelodyandrhythmfor djembedrums.Thefamilyismade upofthreedrums:

 TheKenkeni:Thesmallest, highest-pitcheddrumthatholds therhythmwithoutchanging.

 TheSangban:Themiddledrum with aslightlylowertone.Thisdrum converseswiththedununbaand provides abalancedsound.

 TheDununba:Thelargest, lower-soundingdrumwith adeep, resonanttone.Thedununbaplays atthelowestpitchandanswersthe djembesoloist.

DjembeDrum: Themostpopular WestAfricanpercussioninstrument. Knownasthe“healingdrum”orthe “magicdrum,”thetraditionaldjembe issaidtocontainthreespiritsandis carvedfromsolidhardwood.The drumisplayedwithbarehandsand leadsthepercussion.

Shekere: AWestAfricanpercussion instrument,usuallymadeoutofa driedgourdandcoveredwithwoven beadingornetting.

Leadingthedanceclassesarethreefamilymembers whohavebeenperformingtheirentirelives:Sahfi Uwizèyé,age15;JáhjaUwizèyé,age17;andChinaza Uwizèyé,JahfiStudio’sartisticdirector.Sahfi,a professionalAfricandancer,choreographsmanyof theroutinesatthestudio,whicharetaughttogroups of10to30children.Dancingandswayingtothebeat oftraditionalWestAfricandrumrhythms–taughtby Jáhja,thestudio’sleaddjembedrumperformer–Jahfi Studiostudentslearnhowtoexpresstheirauthentic selvesandperformtraditionaldanceswithconfidence. “Weabsolutelylovewhatwedoandthatwe’reableto givethesechildrenaconnectiontotheircultureand theirheritage,righthereintheUnitedStates,”Chinaza Uwizèyésays.“Withdancinganddrumming,we’reable tosharethatculturewitheachother.It’stheabsolute bestthingtobeabletoexpressyourselfintheartsand dancewithyourheart.There’snothingelselikeit.”

Notonlydoesdancinganddrumminghelpthe studentsconnectwiththeirculture,butitalsoteaches theminvaluablemethodsforregulatingstressand managingdifficultemotions.Playingthedrums ordancingtothemusichelpsthechildrenprocess deeperfeelingsofanger,frustrationorsadnessand alsoprovidesasafeoutletforreleasingpent-upenergy inasafeenvironment.Onceamonth,thestudents participatein“roundcircle”discussionswherethey’re abletoconversefreelyaboutschool,homeandfamily withoutjudgment,whichhelpsthemconnectwith theirpeersanddevelopstrongerrelationships.“The childrenreallyprogressandgrowwhenthey’reina spacewheretheycansayanythingandstillbelovedand supported,”ChinazaUwizèyéexplains.“Thedanceand drumactuallyimprovesfocusandconcentrationinthe classroomandreducestheirstressandanxiety.Thenthe gradescomeupandconfidencerisesasaresultofthat.”

JahfiStudioclassesaren’tlimitedtoSt.Louis.In fact,theUwizèyéfamilyisconstantlyonthemove andteachespop-upclassestosmallandlargegroups atdancestudios,schools,churches,businessesand

communitycentersacrossthe countryandabroad.Friday lessonsathome,whichare taughttochildrenfromKenya inpartnershipwithVitendo4 Africa,consistoftwo20-minute segments:floormovementwork choreography.Saturdayclasses,lastingtwo orthreehours,arereservedforthemoreadvanced, fast-pacedrehearsalsformembersoftheJahfiStudio DanceCompany.Regardlessofwhatpartofthe countryorschoolthey’reteachingin,theUwizèyé’s begineachclasswiththesamemissionstatement, “Todwakròentominm,toplibravtokalkil,toginpli talèntokonnéplitopikapabtokrò,”whichtranslates to“Youhavetherighttobelieveyouarebrave, talentedandmorecapablethanyoucanimagine.”The childrenrepeatthewordstothemselvesthroughout class,whichunintentionallyboostsconfidenceand strengthenstheirconnectiontoadifferentlanguage. Inadditiontoregulardanceclasses,JahfiStudioalso workscloselywithlocalschooldistrictstoteach theatreandproduceplayswrittenbyChinaza.Their mostrecentproduction,“IBelieveICanFly,”was taughtatLincolnMiddleSchoolthissummerandused Africandancecostumes,traditionalAfricandancing anddrumming,andLouisianaZydecomusic.

Outsideofthestudio,theUwizèyéfamilyexcelsin othercreativebusinessendeavors.Sahfiisthefounderof ThePan-AfricanPrincessPageant,apageantdedicated toupliftingyoungAfricanwomen;Jáhjaisapublished poetandthefounderofTheKonsciousKidsKlub ProductionPlays,whereheperformshisownstage productions;andChinazaisaninternationalplaywright andscenographer.Leadingclasses,choreographing routinesandperformingacrosstheworldhaveopened thedoorstocountlessopportunitiesfortheUwizèyés, includingahandwrittenletterfromtheambassador ofKenyahonoringthemfortheirwork.Evenwithso muchsuccess,spreadingtheirloveforAfricandanceand musicandbringingjoytothecommunityisstillJahfi Studio’smainpriority.“Ilovegettingtosharemyculture andwhoIamwiththeworld,”SahfiUwizèyésays.“It’s amazingtolookbackatmyworkandseethechildren progress.Itmakesmeemotionaltoseethemgainso muchconfidence.”

JahfiStudio,facebook.com/jahfistudio

JáhjaUwizèyé

ChinazaUwizèyé

AllTogetherNow

Foundedin1994,INUNISONChorus–partof theSt.LouisSymphonyOrchestra–isanallvolunteer,120-voiceauditionedensemblethat performsandpreservesmusicfromtheAfrican diaspora,givingavoicetocommunitymembers ofallwalksoflife,includingteachers,churchgoers andstudents.ChorusdirectorKevinMcBethand programmanagerMichelleByrdworktogethertohold auditions,choosemusic,leadperformances–such asthegroup’sannualGospelChristmasconcertat PowellHall–andliftupthecommunitythroughsong alongsidethebrilliantINUNISONsingers.

McBethisenjoyinghis12thseasonaschorus director;heleadsthegroupandplans programmingforthreetofiveconc eachseason.“Choosingmusicison themostimportantpartsofmyjob McBethsays.“Itrytoselectthebest representationofBlackarrangers andcomposers,bothhonoring ourhistoryandcelebrating newmusic.”Headdsthatin pickingsongslikeIsaacCates’ “It’sWorking”orMarkHayes’ “SpiritSuites1,2and3,”whichthe chorusperformedaspartofthe DistinguishedConcertsInternational NewYorkCityseries,hetriestoins audienceswithabroadrangeofmusicfrom manygenres.

BeforeINUNISONformeditschorusin1994,it beganasamulti-facetedcommunityengagement initiativein1992offeringresourceslikeacademic supporttocommunitymembers.ByrdjoinedIN UNISONasachorusmemberandascholarin2015 andeventuallybecameanadministrativefellow.

“BeingtheprogrammanagerwasadreamIdidn’t knowwaspossibleorneeded,”shesays.“Inthe beginning,Iwasincollegetobecomeamiddleschool choralmusiceducator.Aftercompletingmydegree, IwasaskedtomanagethefullINUNISONProgram inJanuary2018.”AccordingtoByrd,currentchorus memberssaysheremindsthemofthelateDelores Greathouse,formermusiceducatorandINUNISON chorusmanager.“Shewasagreatforceinthechorus andmadesureeveryonedidtheirpartandwasalways professional,”Byrdexplains.“Itrytoemulateher work.Istarteachseasonbysaying,‘It’smyjobtopull greatnessoutofyoubecauseIexpectyoutobringit outofme.’Idon’taskanythingof[thechorus]that willingtodomyself.”

AfewofMcBethandByrd’sfavorite memorieswithINUNISONinclude workingwithartistssuchasOleta Adamsandtheacappellagroup Take6,amongothers.“Arecent specialmemoryisourtribute concerttoDr.RobertRay, foundingdirectorofINUNISON,” McBethsays.“Withmorethan 200singersinvolved,itwasan incredibleexperience.”Inauditions, Byrdsaysshetriestomakeeveryone well-preparedandcomfortable, beginningwiththeauditionsign-uplink thatcanbefoundonslso.org.“Singersareaskedto performonemusicalselectionfrommemorywitha pianoaccompanimentandgothroughasimplevocal exercise,”shesays.Thechorusalsohasopeningsfor youngartists,whoaddadynamicmusicalspirittothe group,”McBethsays,adding:“Thesetalentedmusicians areambassadorsforthechorusaroundtheregion.”

ByEmilyStandlee |PhotoscourtesyoftheSt.LouisSymphonyOrchestra

DirectorKevinMcBethandprogrammanagerMichelleByrd explainhowtheSt.LouisSymphonyOrchestra’sINUNISONChorus shinesavitallightonBlackexpression,joyandmusicalhistory.

Blackhistory is American history. Thelandscape of ourmusic wouldbelacking without spirituals, jazz,blu andgospelmusic

–KEVINMCBETH

Inacombinedeffort,McBethandByrdhelpkeep theBlackmusicalexperiencealiveandflourishingin St.Louis.“BlackhistoryisAmericanhistory,”McBeth says.“Thelandscapeofourmusicwouldbelacking withoutspirituals,jazz,bluesandgospelmusic.So muchoftheoriginalmusiccamefromthisregion;the trekfromSt.LouistoChicagowasamusicalhighway forBlackmusicians,andwearefortunatetoshinea lightonthismusicinthechorus.”Byrdagrees:“Black expressionhumanizesBlackpeopleinawaysome peoplestruggletosee,providingcontexttoourhistory thatcansometimesbedifficulttodigestmentally andemotionally,”shesays.“Blackexpressionhasbeen lookedover,appropriatedandstolenfordecades,and noonecantellourstorylikewecan.Sincewecanlikely agreeonthethoughtthat‘musicisthelanguagethat everyonespeaks,’whatbetterwaytoreachthecoreof aperson?”

INUNISONChorus,slso.org/iuc

UPCOMINGMUSICEVENTS

SEPT.30

DonnaHerula Trio, 8p.m. TheFocalPoint,2720SuttonBlvd., St.Louis,314-560-2778, thefocalpoint.org

OCT.8

“TheNightmareBefore Christmas,”presentedby TheSt.LouisSymphony Orchestra, 2p.m. StifelTheatre,1400MarketSt., St.Louis,314-499-7600, stifeltheatre.com

OCT.11

“SOS Tour”bySZA, 8p.m. EnterpriseCenter,1401ClarkAve., St.Louis,314-622-5400, enterprisecenter.com

OCT.16

Jimmy“Duck”Holmes,presented by WashU,7:30p.m. PillsburyTheatre,1CollegeParkDrive, St.Louis,314-744-5307,560.wustl.edu

NOV.10

“SuffrageCantata,”presented bySaintLouis Women’sChorale, 7:30p.m.

WebsterGrovesCommunityMusic School,535GardenAve., WebsterGroves,webster.edu

AndAllthatJazz

ByEmilyStandlee |PhotoscourtesyofKranzbergArtsFoundation

Partmoodyjazzbar,partbustlingnewartistincubator,TheDarkRoom atTheGrandeliselevatingestablishedmusiciansandrisingstarsalike, andproducerAlonzoJ.Townsendiskeepingitallontrack.

Ifyouweresearchingforaplacetotakeyourout-oftownfriendswholovejazz–plussupportSt.Louis’ dynamiclocalmusicsceneintheprocess–TheDark RoomatTheGrandelshouldbenearthetopofyour list.LocatedwithintheformerFirstCongregational Churchbuilding,TheGrandelwasrenovatedbythe KranzbergArtsFoundationin2017andholdsa600seattheateraswellasTheDarkRoom,acaptivating spaceforlivejazz,bluesandhip-hopperformances, plusinspiredcocktailsandcuisine.

OverseeingallofthisisAlonzoJ.Townsend,founder ofTheTownsendandThreeAgencyandproducerof TheDarkRoomexperience.Townsendcitesgrowing uparoundbluesandjazzasamajormotivatorforhis worktoday;asthesonofGrammywinnerandDelta blueslegendHenryJames“Mule”Townsendandblues singerVernellTownsend,youcouldsaythatanatural artistryandeyefortalentisinhisblood.

FALLEVENTS ATTHEDARKROOM

Everyyear,TheDarkRoomhostsaworld-class musicfestival,MusicattheIntersection,which takesplaceinearlySeptember.Butafterthat, Townsendsays,thevenuewilltakeadvantage ofthefest’smomentum,showcasingartistswho willmostlikelyplayatIntersectionin2024.These includerisingstarslikeIveyAmour,ShaiLynn, HazelAvenue,LolaLadae;blueslegendslike EugeneJohnsonandKenya“1Tyme”Last;and–ofcourse–TheDarkRoom’sUnpluggedhip-hop series,inwhichemceesplaywithaliveband. Selectticketscanbepurchasedatmetrotix. com.Atpresstime,eventsrunthrough Sept.30,butmoreshowswillbe addedeachmonth.

“[Thatinspiration]isthebiggestcatalystofmy missionandwork,”Townsendsays.“Iinheritedthis passionandloveforSt.Louismusicfrommyfather.St. Louis’musicalhistoryhasamajorimpactonAmerican music.Themostimportantfactorwe’remissinginSt. Louisisinfrastructureandathrivingecosystem–we’re inthemidstofbuildingvitalinfrastructureinour musiccommunity,though,andTheDarkRoom seriesisadefiningplatformofthatwork.”

AlthoughTownsendistheprogramming

producerofTheDarkRoom–inpartnershipwith Kranzberg–healsoleadsartist,brandandevent managementandenrichmentthroughhisown agency,representinglocalartistssuchasDJNico Marie,Be.BeTheNeo-Soul,Mvstermind,KelsiO, KendallDavidsonandothers.“Findingfreshartists andvoicesthatshowcaseafullrangeofSt.Louis sounds,andthenprovidingthoseartistswithhardticketedshowopportunitiesandconsistentvisibility, iskey,”Townsendsays.Tothatend,hesays,Kranzberg ArtsFoundationinvestsinhistalents,helpinghim showcaselocalartistsandenrichthediversecultural fabricofSt.Louis.

“I’vebeenintherealmofmusicbusinessmyentire life,”Townsendexplains.Atjust9yearsold,heoften helpedhisfatherbyreadingcontracts,negotiating fees,sellingmerchandwritingchecks.“Somuchof thisissecondnaturetome,”hesays.“It’smypassion, butit’salsoheavybecauseyou’reresponsibleforthe elevationoftheseartists.ButIlovetheadvocacyofit–itshowswehaveawholecropofnewmusiciansbeing cultivated,andwiththatmindsetandwork,itgivesa senseof‘freshfruittopickoffthevine’everyday,which isevenmoreexciting.Wehavesuchatreasuretrove, andit’saripetimetobeanartistinSt.Louis.”

TheDarkRoom,3224LocustSt.,St.Louis,314-549-9990, kranzbergartsfoundation.org/the-dark-room

TheFutureoftheFox

ASt.Louisculturalinstitutionandtheanchor ofthecity’sGrandCenterArtsDistrict,the FabulousFoxTheatreisenteringanewera.

Asrecentlyasspringof2023,theiconic performancevenuefacedanuncertainfate:Timewas runningoutonanunusual99-yearlease,settoexpire in2025.AccordingtotheSt.LouisPost-Dispatch, “FoxAssociatesandFoxlandbothownedlandunder thetheater,thankstoa1926leaseagreementtheir predecessorsmade.”AsettlementwasreachedinMay, andthelongtimeoperatorofthehistorictheater,Fox Associates,wonfullownershiprights.

“IthasbeenalaborofloveforourStraussand BaudendistelfamiliestobethecustodiansofthisSt. Louistreasureandnationallandmarkforthepastfour decades,”saysFabulousFoxTheatrepartnerMary Strauss,“Andwelookforwardtoafabulousfuture!”

Beneathitsglitteringmarquee,whichservesas abeacontodrawpeopletoGrandBoulevard’slively entertainmentrow,theFoxhasevolvedoveritsalmost 95years–butitsambitionhasalwaysbeento delightaudiences.

“PuttingtogetheraBroadway seasonisamulti-yearprocess thatcanbegintwotofouryears beforeashowhitsthestage,” saysJohnO’Brien,VPof programming,whopreviews showsinNewYorkCity, Londonandthroughoutthe U.S.“Itisahighlycollaborative process,workinginternallyto createtheseason,whileworking withagentsandproducersinNew Yorktofinddatesthat[fit,andt bringing]theshowstoSt.Louis.”

DeliveringthisdelicatebalanceofBroadway’sbest withSt.Louisfavoritesinvolvesconstructingarobust seasonofblockbusterhits,belovedmusiccatalogs, familytitlesandclassicmusicals,O’Briensays.

Creatinganentireexperienceofenjoymentis yetanothervitalcomponenttoentertainingdiverse audiences.DirectoroffoodandbeverageRobMarbs buildsseasonalmenustoensurefreshnessandquality inallthatisconsumed.

“Wekeep[menus]funandcreative,butalsorespect someoftheclassicdishesthatalotofguestshavebeen enjoyingformanyseasons,”hesays.“Wealsodesign themenustobefast–itisimportantforustogetyou totheshowontime.”

Fromsubstantialdishestoclassicsnacks,guests cansometimesenjoyathematicelementtiedtothe show.“[At]‘MoulinRouge,’wewillhavesomeFrench items,or[for]‘Mrs.Doubtfire,’whoknows?Wemight havea‘runbyfruiting!’”Marbssays.

Specialtydrinksalsodrawinspirationfromthe productions,andthebeverageteamthrives reativeprocess.“Wehavealoyal owingofgueststhatlookforthe ecialtycocktailsandareexcited everytime,”Marbssays.“These havebecomeverypopularand usuallyoutsellmostofthe otherdrinksonthemenu.”

Considertheinnovative drinkdesignforthe2023 springshowingof“WICKED.”

Awitch’shatrestedatopgreen cottoncandy,andasguests begantodrink,thecottoncandy uldmeltaway,leavingthehatto Marbsteasesthefunhisteam

We arevery excitedabout the futureofthe Foxand areverygratefulfor allofthe community support. We will continue to bring the best of Broadway, concerts andevents to St.Louis.The best is yettocome!”

–MARYSTRAUSS

ByAmandaDahl |PhotoscourtesyoftheFabulousFoxTheatre

LNtakesyouinsidetheFabulousFoxTheatre–andthe magichappeningbehindthescenes.

2023-24SEASON AT THE FABULOUSFOX

BEETLEJUICE |Oct.10to22,2023

COMEFROM AWAY| Nov.3to5,2023

TINA:TheTina TurnerMusical |Nov.14to26,2023

‘TWASTHENIGHTBEFORE...byCirquedeSoleil |Nov.29toDec.10,2023

Disney’sALADDIN |Dec.12to17,2023

RUDOLPHTHERED-NOSEDREINDEER:TheMusical |Dec.23,2023

MRS.DOUBTFIRE |Dec.26,2023,toJan.7,2024

JAGGEDLITTLEPILL |Jan.18to21,2024

FUNNYGIRL |Jan.23toFeb.4,2024

MAMMAMIA! |Feb.13to18,2024

COMPANY |Feb.27toMarch10,2024

THEBOOKOFMORMON |April 9to14,2024

MOULINROUGE!THEMUSICAL |April30toMay12,2024

MJ |May28toJune9,2024

UPCOMING THEATEREVENTS

OCT.13TO29

U.S.premiereof“BitterFruit,” presentedbyUpstreamTheater, varioustimes

TheMarcelle,3310SamuelShepard Drive,St.Louis,upstreamtheater.org

OCT.20TONOV.5

“MINDGAME”byAnthony Horowitz,presentedbyAlbion Theatre,varioustimes

TheKranzbergBlackBoxTheater, 501N.GrandBlvd.,St.Louis, albiontheatrestl.org

JAN.10TO28,2024

Worldpremiereof“HOLDON!”

byJohn Webb,presentedby TheSt.LouisBlackRepertory, varioustimes

EdisonTheatreatWashington UniversityinSt.Louis,6465Forsyth Blvd.,St.Louis,theblackrep.org

MARCH19TO

APRIL7,2024

“AUGUST:OsageCounty”

by TracyLefts,presentedby

TheRepertoryTheatreofSt.Louis, varioustimes

Loretto-HiltonCenterforthe PerformingArts,130EdgarRoad, WebsterGroves,repstl.org

APRIL 5TO21,2024

“THEWHALE”bySamuelD. Hunter,presentedbySt.Louis Actors’Studio,varioustimes

TheGaslightTheater,360N.Boyle Avenue,St.Louis,stlas.org

willhaveinpreparinganequallyentertainingdrink forthisOctober’sproductionof“BEETLEJUICE.”

“SinceI’veworkedhere,Ihavebeenimpressed withthethoughtthatgoesintoeverydetailofthe theater,”Marbssays.“Youwilloftenhearustalk about‘thejourneyoftheguest.’Fromthemomentyou park,towhenyoudineandenjoytheshow,until youareleaving,wewanttomakesureeverypartof yourexperienceisenjoyable.Everypersonthat worksherethinksaboutthewholetheater–notjust theirdepartment.”

Straussensuresthetheaterwillcontinuetodeliver world-classentertainmenttoSt.Louissothatfuture generationscancontinuetoexperiencethewonders ofthestage.“Weareveryexcitedaboutthefutureof theFoxandareverygratefulforallofthecommunity support,”sheadds.“Wewillcontinuetobringthe bestofBroadway,concertsandeventstoSt.Louis. Thebestisyettocome!”

TheFabulousFox,527N.GrandBlvd.,St.Louis, 314-534-1111(ticketinformation), 314-535-1700(seasontickets),fabulousfox.com

ACleanSATE

ByMarkBretz |PhotoscourtesyofSATEandJoeyRumpell

SlightlyAskewTheatreEnsembleisasmallcompany makingabigimpactintheSt.Louiscommunity.

St.Louishostsavibranttheaterscene–even beyondthebig-namevenues.

SlightlyAskewTheatreEnsemble,also knownbyitsacronym,SATE,isoneofthe moreintriguinglocalprofessionaltroupes.According toco-producersEllieSchwetyeandRachelTibbetts, “SATEwasfoundedin2006byartisticdirector MargeauBaueSteinauundertheumbrellaofOff CenterTheatre.Hervisionwastocreateatheatre ensemblesimilartoSITICompany,basedonweekly ensembletraininginphysicaltheatrestyles.”

Inthebeginning“therewasaregulargroupof aboutadozenpeople–mainlywomen–whotrained together,”saysSchwetyeandTibbetts.“Including PamelaReckamp,KirstenWylder,SarajaneAlverson, KimberlyMasonBrownandRachelTibbetts.”Both SchwetyeandTibbettshavebeenwithSATEforat least15years,buildingthecompany,furtheringitscore missionandhoningtheinnovativeplaysitproduces.

PartofSATE’smissionis“promotingtheworkof womenindirecting,design,writing,stagemanagement andtheatricalarts.”Tothatend,“themajorityofour collaboratorsarewomenartists,”theynote.“Our productionteamsarealmostalwaysentirelywomen. Wepurposelypickplayswrittenbywomen.”

OneofthenotableachievementsbySATEinits historywastheestablishmentin2017oftheAphra BehnFestival,namedafterthe17th-centuryEnglish playwright,poetandprosewriterwhowasoneof thefirstwomentoearnherlivingbywriting.The festival,SchwetyeandTibbettssay,is“anannualevent givingearlycareerwomenwritersanddirectorsan opportunitytoworkwithaprofessionalcompany.”

ThepandemicforcedSATEtocutbackonits numberofannualproductions.Becauseofthat, TibbettsandSchwetyesaythatSATE,whichperforms itsshowsatTheChapelnearWashingtonUniversity inSt.Louis,puts“alotofcareintoonemajor,full-scale productionandtheAphraBehnFestival.Generally,the mainstageshowhelpstosetthestagefortheseason.”

Currently,SATE’sensemblefeaturesagroupof residentartistsincludingLizHenning,BessMoynihan, KristenStrom,DottieQuickandJoeyRumpell.“We haveacoregroupofactors,designers,andstage managersweworkwithoften,”SchwetyeandTibbetts say,“butrelishopportunitiestoexpandtheEnsemble andmeetnewartists.TheAphraBehnFestivalhas beenareallypositivewaytodothis.”

SATEwasabigwinneratthe2022St.LouisTheater

CircleAwards,garneringseveral honorsforitsoriginalproduction of“TheBrontëSisterHouseParty,” writtenbyCourtneyBailey.“These mightverywellbethehalcyondaysfor womentheatreartists,”saysSchwetyeand Tibbetts.“Morecompaniesthaneverare headedbywomen:SATE,NewJewishTheatre, ERA,TennesseeWilliamsFestival,Prism,Stages St.Louis,Moonstone,MetroTheaterCompany,Bread andRosesandPrisonPerformingArts,tonameafew. Andwehavehadmanygreatwomenleadthewayfor us,includingJoanLipkin,FontaineSyer,AgnesWilcox, LindaKennedy,KathleenSitzer,EdieAvioli,Carol North,KathiBentleyandDeannaJent.”

Theyadd:“Formanyofus,wewantedtotellstories thatcapturethelivedexperiencesofwomen.We wantedtobeinchargeofwhotoldourstory.Ifwe’re notseeingourselvesauthenticallyportrayedonstage, wecanbetheagentsofchange.Wedon’tneedtowait forsomeonetoseeus.Weareproudofthewarmand casual,yetstillprofessional,atmospherewetryto developwiththeaudience…andthattherehearsal andperformanceprocessisafunandsafeplace.”

SlightlyAskewTheatreEnsemble,6238AlexanderDrive, St.Louis,314-827-5760,satestl.org

We areproud of thewarmand casual, yetstill professional, atmospherewetry to developwith theaudience.”

–ELLIESCHWETYEAND RACHELTIBBETTS

VISUAL

PaintingaBetterWorld

CbabiBayocisoneofSt.Louis’mostprolific visualartists.Duringhisdecades-long career,he’spaintedmuralsinschoolsand publicspaces,illustratedaNewYorkTimes BestsellerandevencreatedalbumartforPrince–who collectedBayoc’sartforyears.His“365DayswithDad” series,anacclaimedprojectduringwhichhepainteda positiveimageofBlackfatherhoodeverydayforayear, celebratedits10thanniversarythisyear.

WesatdownwithBayoctolearnmoreabouthis journey,hisartisticprocessandhisvisiontopainta betterworld.

YoustartedasacaricaturistatSixFlagsbefore kickingoffyourcareerasanillustrator.Doyouthink ittakesthickerskintobethepersonhavingthe caricatureofthemselvesdone,ortobetheartist?

“Itdefinitelytakes thickerskintobethe artist.Youlearnonthe spotandyouonlyget paidifpeoplelikeit;it’s oncommission.People wouldn’talwaysbuythem, sothat’sarealeducationin itself.SoIwouldgohome atnightandteachmyself howtopaintcaricatures soIcouldbecomean illustratorandwouldn’t havetogobacktoSixFlags.Ididitforoneyear.

“Ittaughtmehowtoinjecthumorintomyart, andithelpedmetrustmyselfmore.Iprobablydidn’t recognizeitatthetime,butithelpedmepaintinfront ofpeople.Idon’tmindediting,changingandcorrecting myselfinpublic.”

Doesthathelpyou teachasortofcreative resiliencewhenyou workwithkids?

“Itcomesupallthe time.Ithelpsmeexplain thatyouhavetositinit, feelitallandgetthrough it,andthenhopefullythe nextprojectgoesbetter. Youjustkeepongoing.”

Igatherthatyoulearnedtopaintquickly,too, basedonyour365DayswithDadseries.

“I’mpassion-based.I’mefficient.Ihaveanideaof whatI’mgoingtodo,andIdoit,andIkeeppainting whileI’mthinkingaboutwhatI’mgoingtodonext. I’mneversittingand staringandthinking.I’m notfastbecausebeing fastismygoal;it’sjust thatI’mintentionalwith eachmove.”

Youpaintedmany facesforDayswith Dad.Isportraiturea mainstayforyou?

“Idon’tdoportraits orcommissionsanymore. Iusephotoreferences,whichisalotlesspressure. Thatway,thefaceI’mpaintingcanchange.Ilookat thephototocomeupwithlinesandquickhintsof shading,thenIjustletitdowhatitwants.Isimplify morethemoreIpaint.I’llstartwithallthedifferent shades,butthenInarrowdowntowherethere’s

StoryandphotosbyAshleyKlein

CbabiBayoctalksbeginningsasa caricaturist,artisticconfidenceand paintingtheworldhewantstosee.

I’mpassion-based. I’mefficient. Ihave an ideaof what I’m goingtodo, and Idoit, andIkeep paintingwhile I’m thinking about whatI’mgoing to do next.”

–CBABIBAYOC

Scanthiscodeto learnaboutart fairscomingupin St.Louisthisfall.

maybethreeshadesintheface.

“Ilikelookingatphotorealismandallthat–I’m amazedpeopledoit.I’vedonemoredetailedwork myself,andI’veenjoyedit;I’vespentmonthsonone pencildrawing.Ihavetheeyeforit.ButIjustdon’t wanttospendthatmuchtimeonit.”

Whatmediumsdoyouuseforyourartwork thesedays?

“IlovemyiPad.Idoalotofdigitalwork,especially formyT-shirtdesignsandmyonlineartstore.On canvas,acrylicismygo-to.Ialsousehousepaint, spraypaintandpaintmarkers.Ithinkusingacrylicis morecommonnow,butbackwhenIwasinschool, youalwaysstartedoffwithoil.Alotofushadtoteach ourselveshowtouseacrylic,becausethatjustwasn’t whatweweretaught.”

Didyoustudyartincollege?

“Yes,Idid.Iwent toGramblingState University.Goingto aHistoricallyBlack Universitywasa hugeinfluence forme.That’s whereIdecidedI wasn’tgoingto workforanybody. That’swhereIgot myname.

“WhenIfirst starteddoingart,I nicknamedmyself ‘C-Baby,’andthat’s whatIwassigning

myartwith.Then,whenIwenttoGrambling,Itook aSwahiliclassanddecidedtochangetheYtoanI andmakeanacronym:Cbabi(Creative-Black-ArtistBattling-Ignorance)Bayoc(Blessed-African-YouthOf-Creativity).”

“GoodnightRacism”cameoutlastyear. Whathasthereceptionbeen?

“Iillustratedseveralbooksbeforethat,but ‘GoodnightRacism’isprobablythefirstonethat’s receivedattentiononanationallevel.IthittheNew YorkTimesBestsellerlist,whichwasgreat.Itwas timely,anditgotagreatresponse.Ithinkit’sgoingto havealongrelevancy.

“Atfirst,theworkwasoverwhelming,andIhadto figureouthowtoapproachit.Eventhoughit’saheavy message,theydidn’twantthebooktofeelheavy.Once thebarrierscamedownandIstartedtoenvisionitin mymind,Ireallystartedtoenjoyit.Itwasgreattobe abletousemybrushtoaddresstheissuesthebook dealtwith.”

Whatareyouworkingonrightnow?Paintings? Prints?Murals?

“Alloftheabove.Wehaveotherprogramsthatwe’re workingontoo.

“I’mcontinuingtofigureouthowtokeep connectingwiththecommunity.Wehaveaninitiative we’rediscussingwithpeopletostartputtingfreeart inthehandsofchildren.There’ssomethingaboutthe physicalexperience–wewatchthereactionsofpeople comeintomygallerywhohaveneverbeeninagallery beforeandwhohaveneverseenartlikethis.Wewant tobeabletokeepofferingthattopeople.”

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UPCOMING VISUAL ARTSEVENTS

AUG.19,2023TOJAN.1,2024

St.LouisArtMuseum

“TheCulture:HipHopandContemporary Artinthe21stCentury”ticketedexhibition

OneFineArtsDrive,ForestPark,St.Louis, 314-721-0072,slam.org

AUG.2023TOJUNE2024

21cMuseumHotelSt.Louis

“Revival:Digginginto Yesterday, Planting Tomorrow”exhibition 1528LocustSt.,St.Louis,314-940-2333, 21cmuseumhotels.com/stlouis

SEPT. 8,2023TOJAN.20,2024

TheSheldonConcertHall &ArtGalleries

JasonAckman;PattieChalmers; RyanHorvath; AlisonOuellette-KirbyandNoahKirby;and ArturoAlonzoSandovalexhibitions

3648WashingtonBlvd.,St.Louis, 314-533-9900,thesheldon.org

SEPT. 8,2023TOFEB.4,2024

PulitzerArtsFoundation

“SarahCrowner:AroundOrange”and“Urban Archaeology:LostBuildingsofSt.Louis”exhibitions 3716WashingtonBlvd.,St.Louis, 314-754-1850,pulitzerarts.org

SEPT. 8,2023TOFEB.11,2024

ContemporaryArtMuseumSt.Louis DominicChambers,JustinFavela, RuthReeseandHarja Waheedexhibitions 3750WashingtonBlvd.,St.Louis, 314-535-4660,camstl.org

NotesFromaNosyNeighbor

ByAshleyKlein |PhotoscourtesyofEmilyMohler

Theoilpainter-turned-printmakerisexploringunconventional techniques–includingaprintmadewithasteamroller

EmilyMohlerisapeople-watcherbytrade. Formorethanoneyear,thevisualartisthas focusedonthe“WindowSeries,”depicting scenesasseenfromtheoutsidelookingin, usuallyinanighttimesetting.

“WhenIfirststarted,Iwasgoingonalotofwalks withmydadatnight,”Mohlersays.“Iwouldalwayslook inwindowsandseewhatpeoplewerewatchingonTV andwhattheyweredoing.”

Mohlerbegantheserieswhileworkingonher seniorexhibitionatWebsterUniversity,forwhichshe paintedthreescenesbasedonwindowsshepassed whilewalkingaroundherneighborhood.Thenarrative theyweaveismadebyomission,Mohlerexplains:“I likedtellingastorywithoutmuchtosee.Yougetone lookintosomeone’slifeandhavetofiguretherestout foryourself.”

Subsequentpaintings,however,bringtheneighbors themselvesintoview:“Windowno.4”featuresafigure gazinguponawallfullofframedphotosinawarm, incandescentlight.Themoodin“Greenlight”isthe opposite–along-hairedfiguredancesattheforefront asacouplekissesamidthedinofaparty,allglowingin theeponymousgreenlight.

EvenafterMohlergraduatedfromWebster UniversitywithaBFAinpaintingandventuredinto printmakingasherprimarymedium,windowsandthe

scenesseenthroughthemhaveremainedhersubject ofchoice.

“I’mthinkingmoreaboutstudyingprintmaking ingradschool,”Mohlersays.“IfeelguiltybecauseIdo lovepainting.ButIthinkprintmakingismoreexciting tomebecauseitinvolvessomanydifferentprocesses. There’sstillsomuchformetolearn.”

Theseprocessesusuallyincludedrawingthedesign andcarvingitintothewoodblock(orotherwise transferringittoaplanemadeofstone,metalor anothermedium)beforeinkisappliedandtheprinting itselfisdone.Aftertakingalithographyworkshop, Mohlersaysshe’scontinuedtolearntechniquesfrom friendsshemadeinartschoolastheyembarkon projectsoftheirown.Thiscollaborativedynamicispart ofwhatmakestheSt.Louisartscommunitysorobust, Mohlercontends.

“Maybewedon’thaveallthegalleriesofa bigskyscrapercity,butit’sasmaller,kindofDIY communitywhere,ifthereisn’tnecessarilyaspacefor youngeremergingartiststosharetheirwork,someone willmakethatspace,”shesays.“Evenbeingyoungand outofschool,Idon’tfinditscary.Artistssupporteach otherandmakesurethateveryoneisseenandhasthe opportunitytogrow.”

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THE STEAMROLLERPROJECT

Mohlermeansitwhenshesaysshe’sexploringdifferentwaystoapproachthe printmakingprocess.Somemethodseveninvolveheavymachinery.

HostedattheSt.CharlesFoundryArtCentrewithhelpfromlocalprintmaking studioGrafikHouse,Mohlermadeherbiggestprintyet –3by4feetinsize –using asteamroller.Theprocesswas,atpoints,arduous.Mohleremployedthehelpof somefriendstostarttheworkofcarvingawaylargersectionsofthewoodblock, andtheunconventionalnatureoftheprintmakingitselfmeantMohlerwasunable todo adryrunandmakeproofsathome.Thedayoftheprintingwas ahotone (evenbeforegettingsteaminvolved),butthe resultswereworthit.

Theprint representsMohler’s firsttimedoing acarvedprintratherthananoil paintingfortheWindowSeries.Theprintincludeswindowsintheconventional sense –ahouselitupatnight –butalsothewindowof acellphonedisplaying textmessagesand aselfietakenintheframeof arearviewmirror.Thepictures withintheprintdefy alinearnarrative;theboxesarestaggered,andtheimagesare flippedalongthehorizontalaxistocreate adivisionbetweendayandnightscenes.

Iliked telling astory withoutmuch to see. Youget onelookinto someone’s life and have to figure therestout foryourself.”

–EMILYMOHLER

SpotlightingRACGrantees

ByAshleyKlein |Photoscourtesyoftheartists

It’sabigyearforRAC.In2023,theRegionalArtsCommissionofSt.Louis,thelargestpublicfunderoftheartsin thecity,nearlyquadrupleditsgrantsfundingsincetheyearprior–totalingcloseto$4.5millioningrantsto350 artistsandartsorganizationsinSt.Louis.

“Ourboardandstaffmadesometoughdecisionsatthestartofthepandemictosecureourlong-term organizationalsustainability,”VanessaCooksey,RACpresidentandCEO,saidinapressrelease.“Oursacrifices andcommitmenttoinnovationispayingoff!RACiswell-positionedtogrowourgrantmakingeffortsandhave evengreatercommunityimpactyear-over-year…Thisisasignificant,celebratorymomentforartists,arts organizations,andallofuswhoembracetheartistwithin.”

WespokewithfivevisualartistswhoreceivedgrantsfromRACthisyear.Here’swhatthey’reworkingon.

DOUGLASDALE

“Myworkisinspiredbytheinformationlostin theapplicationofarigidtaxonomy,challengingfalse binariesthroughthecreationofsecondskins:encasing woodinyarn.Idrawinspirationfromcamp,drag, theaterandtheclubscene:spaceswhererealityisthe productofillusion.Proudlytransnonbinary,Iextend myownqueeringuntoinanimateobjects.Iview ‘queerness’notonlyasanidentity,butasadeclaration ofsystematicfailure.Iconstructmyworktobreak presumedpolarities,encapsulatingthefullspectrumof hardandsoft,woodandfiber,masculineandfeminine.”

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JESST.DUGAN

“I’mcommittedtotheimportanceofrepresentationand thetransformativepowerofstorytelling.Iworkprimarilyin photography,butmypracticealsoincorporateselementsof videoandwriting.Imadethisportrait,‘MelissaandDonika,’ thissummerinProvincetown,Mass.,justminutesbeforethe sundisappearedintotheocean.Itispartofmylong-term, ongoingseriesofphotographsexploringtheintersectionof individualidentityandtheneedforintimateconnectionwith others.Atitscore,myworkcentersontheimmensepowerof livingauthenticallyandofseeingandbeingseen.”

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AMYS.MILLER

“Mymixedmedia/oilpaintingsexploretheuseofmy personalnarrativetoeffectchangeinaviewer’snarrative. Imageryofpersonalnostalgia,socialobservation, symbolicanimalsandobjectscoalesceintofantastical, hyper-romanticworldswheretheviewercanescapeto contemplatetheirownhistoryandcanchoosetoshifttheir perspective.MycreativeprocessisinfluencedbyevidencebaseddesignforhealthcareenvironmentswhereinIconsidertheeffectsonaviewer’smental state,physicalhealingandsenseofwell-being.Ratherthantellingtheviewerwhattothinkor believe,myworkopensdoorsandcreatesspaceforthemtoreflectandhealintheirownway.”

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BROCKSEALS

“I’mamulti-facetedartistwhose creativityspansmanydifferent mediums,includingmyskillsasa rapperandsongwriteraswellas aheraldedpainteranddesigner. Havingcapturedtheattentionof many,includingthelikesofErykah Badu,DapperDan,NipseyHussleandmostrecently acollaborationwiththeSt.LouisCardinals.Mywork complementsthehistoriccityofSt.Louis,asI’ve paintedseveralmuralsthroughoutthecity–fromThe DelmarLooptodowntownandSt.Louiscity.”

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SUKANYASUBRAMANIAN

“I’maSt.Louis-based,Indian-borninterdisciplinary artist.Myworkcentersaroundtheawarenessofthe soberingrealitythathome,traditionallyconsidereda sanctuary,canbecomeaplaceofdangerforindividuals experiencingdomesticviolence.Thisiscompounded inimmigrantandrefugeecommunitieswhereculture, language,isolationandlegalstatusaddlayerstothis complexissue.I’mdrawntomaterialsthatallowmeto exploretherelevanceofauthority,culture,migration andstorytellingwithinarelationship,andmywork incorporatescutpaper,legaldocuments,informative pamphlets,foundobjects,motionsensortechnology, projectionandsound. Iworkcloselywith survivors,advocacy organizationsand supportnetworks throughworkshops, paneldiscussionsand interviewstoensure thattheirvoicesare heardandhonored.”

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RACshowsa fullrecoveryfrom thepandemicera withoneofthe largestgrant allocationsinthe organization’s history.

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