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59 Ladue Estates Drive Creve Coeur | $679,000

Chesterfield | $675,000

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9042 Fair Oaks Crescent Ct

306 North Fillmore Avenue

15923 Picardy Crest

1324 Westhampton Woods Ct

565 Crown Point Estates Ct

8101 Halifax Drive

15670 Heathercroft Drive

Wildwood | $624,000

Chesterfield | $537,500

Clayton | $375,000

Richmond Heights | $599,900

Wildwood | $535,000

Chesterfield | $375,000

860 Clark Avenue

Central West End | $575,000

Wildwood | $649,900

3824 Taliesin West Drive

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Kirkwood | $565,000

Webster Groves | $475,000

2226 Kehrs Ridge Drive Chesterfield | $640,000

Wildwood | $639,900

17700 Birch Leaf Court

882 Cabernet Lane

Wildwood | $549,000

Saint Albans | $545,000

7940 Gannon Avenue

4147 Westminster Place

Wildwood | $499,900

University City | $497,500

685 Henry Avenue

1003 West Lockwood Avenue

Manchester | $369,900

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Abode Feature:

BIG BEND ANTIQUE GALLERY LN digital editor and staff writer Emily Adams tours Douglas Cullers and Ed Harpenau’s Big Bend Antique Gallery in Maplewood, a glorious emporium whose goods at any time might include everything up to a century-old baby grand piano.

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Oasis Lifelong Adventure

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The Trio Inside Design Feature: Big Bend Antique Gallery

STYLE 38 41 43

Style Speak Grooming & Glamour Feature: PAINT Nail Bar

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PAINT NAIL BAR For stylish manicure and pedicure services without the eco-unfriendliness of many salons, LN regular Brittany Nay visits PAINT Nail Bar in Richmond Heights, which owners Whitney and Dustin Cole launched just last September.

SUSAN PHILIPSZ AND ZARINA Tandem exhibitions devoted to the works of Susan Philipsz and the artist who prefers to be called only Zarina now occupy the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, and LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach tries to convey their splendor.

On the cover 12 At The Gatesworth, new residents get to customize a living space that best fits their current lifestyle. From an attentive staff to an inviting ambiance, people from near and far are proud to call this senior living community “home.” Read more starting on page 12. Photo courtesy of The Gatesworth.

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Dinner & A Show Around Town Arts and Soul Feature: Susan Philipsz and Zarina

Celebrating 15 Years of Excellence

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Leading the Way in Making Every Moment Matter.

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4. 918 S. Meramec Ave • Clayton

1. 5838 Crystal Tree Corners • St. Louis

2. 13313 Fairfield Square • Town & Country

3. 227 Elm Avenue • Glendale

5. 150 Carondelet Plaza #901 • Clayton

6. 2 Kingston Manor Drive • Ladue

7. 6903 Waterman Ave • University City

8. 232 N. Kingshighway Blvd #910 • St. Louis

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5. 150 Carondelet Plaza #901 • Clayton

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3. 227 Elm Avenue • Glendale • NEW PRICE!

7. 6903 Waterman Ave • University City • NEW LISTING!

4. 918 S. Meramec Ave • Clayton • NEW PRICE!

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Astounding quality, comfort and style await you in this custom built 1.5 story all brick home, situated on a gorgeous three-acre lot that’s beautifully landscaped. $1,100,000

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! First floor includes formal dining room, beautiful newer kitchen with stunning stone countertop, newer appliances, and master with lovely full bath. $598,000

Beautiful living room with fireplace and built-ins, powder room, dining room, newer kitchen and breakfast bar overlooking family room with fireplace and built-in bookcases. $599,900 Formal dining room and living room with built-in bookshelves, remodeled eat-in kitchen, mudroom with laundry, and family room with6gas fireplace overlooking the deck and pool. $769,000 October 4, 2019 | LadueNews.com

Master bedroom wing is a tranquil oasis with redesigned luxurious master bath with marble floors, double vanities and oversized shower, New Space designed walk-in closet and study. $1,399,000 Private move-in ready ranch in a prime location! Gracious first floor living at its best with thoughtful updates and multiple living spaces. $759,900 Charming brick home thoughtfully updated with all the desired features buyers need…kitchen, large closets, master suite and so much more! $679,000

Unrivaled open floor plan with chef’s custom kitchen, light-filled dining room, living room, stunning master suite with custom closets, luxury baths, hardwood floors and exquisite views. $529,900

MORE NEW LISTINGS 201 Topton Way (Clayton) $1,549,000 SPECTACULAR NEW PRICE! Lavishly appointed 1.5 story home featuring great room with fireplace and custom built-ins opens to chef’s kitchen and breakfast room. Truly a rare gem.

99 Lake Forest Drive (Richmond Heights) $829,000 NEW PRICE! Large living room with high ceilings, historic moldings, and hardwood floors. Remodeled eat-in kitchen with custom cabinets, stainless appliances and granite.

20 Stoneleigh Towers (Olivette) $585,000 OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! An enclave of old and new in a very popular, convenient location. Charming white brick 2-story features interesting architectural details, and a beautiful garden setting.

1763 Highview Circle Ct (Ballwin) $305,000 OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! Updated 1.5 story main floor master suite condo with an updated open concept eat-in kitchen with Beck Allen Shaker cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless appliances.

Sunday Open Houses u12-2 1-3 2-4 $1,000,000 PLUS

1705 N. Woodlawn Ave (Ladue)

$13,000,000

32 Clermont Lane (Ladue)

$2,050,000

15 Ladue Lane (Ladue)

$1,950,000

18211 Wild Horse Crk (Chesterfield) $1,875,000 201 Topton Way (Clayton)

$1,549,000

7100 Delmar Blvd (University City)

$1,499,000

8921 Moydalgan Road (Ladue)

$1,469,000

13425 Mason Grove Lane (T & C)

$1,399,000

144 N. Bemiston Ave (Clayton)

$1,395,000

5838 Crystal Tree Corners (St. Louis) $1,100,000

$750,000 - $1,000,000 4411 Westminster Place (St. Louis)

$899,000

99 Lake Forest Dr (Richmond Heights) $829,000 918 S. Meramec Ave (Clayton)

$769,000

2 Kingston Manor Drive (Ladue)

$759,900

6903 Waterman Ave (University City)

$679,000

1086 Chelsea Avenue (Glendale)

$629,000

12521 Maret Drive (Sunset Hills)

$609,000

227 Elm Avenue (Glendale)

$599,900

20 Stoneleigh Towers (Olivette)

$585,000

8101 Stanford Ave (U. City)

$560,000

7366 Teasdale Ave (U. City)

$549,900

7801 Lafon Place (University City)

$539,900

317 N. Rock Hill Rd (Webster Groves)

$749,000

8160 Stratford Drive (Clayton)

$699,900

740 N. Taylor Ave (Kirkwood)

$550,000

CONDOS AND VILLAS 150 Carondelet Plaza #901 (Clayton) $1,399,000 150 Carondelet Plaza #803 (Clayton) $1,399,000

$300,000 - $500,000

7397 Pershing Ave #A (U. City)

$799,000 $598,000

424 Emmerson Ave (Kirkwood)

$499,000

13313 Fairfield Square (T & C)

404 Marford Drive (Creve Coeur)

$469,000

232 N. Kingshighway Blvd #910 (St. Louis)$529,900

831 Sherilin Drive (Kirkwood)

$409,900

410 N. Newstead Ave #11E (St. Louis)

1067 Tuxedo Blvd (Webster Groves)

$395,000

200 S. Brentwood Blvd #20D (Clayton) $400,000

826 Brownell Avenue (Glendale)

$349,000

5231 Shaw Avenue (St. Louis)

$499,000 $396,000

630 Emerson Road #203 (Creve Coeur) $310,000

UNDER $300,000

$500,000 - $750,000

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1763 Highview Circle Ct (Ballwin)

$305,000

4540 Lindell Blvd #106 (St. Louis)

$239,500

317 Charlottesville Drive (O’Fallon)

$249,900

4247 Forder Heights Drive (St. Louis)

$209,000

423 Tailor Lane (O’Fallon)

$197,000

5563 Pershing Ave #3W (St. Louis)

$189,900

25 N. Marguerita Ave (Ferguson)

$55,000

572 Coeur de Royale #207 (Creve Coeur) $145,000

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All rooms equipped with electric blinds, impressive baths and walk-in closets. The ground floor offers a family room, exercise room, an ensuite bedroom, and an additional bedroom. A large laundry, 3 car garage and extraordinary landscaping round out this spectacular property.

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EDITOR ‌WITH THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF LIFE, SOMETIMES IT’S HARD to schedule a little time for pampering. However, with the opening of the luxurious PAINT Nail Bar in Richmond Heights, take the time to pencil it in!

PAINT Nail Bar promises to treat your natural nails with care using eco-friendly polishes in a fume-free environment! Starting on page 43 in our Style section, LN contributing writer Brittany Nay shares more about the offerings available and the nontoxic products used, as well as gives readers a look at PAINT’s retail section.

Also in this week’s edition, we are so excited to announce the reopening of the St. Louis Country Library’s Mid-County Branch. LN contributing writer Bethany Christo not only dives into what’s new and exciting at this location but also shares a bit about the renovations in the library system as a whole. Be sure to check it out (pun intended), starting on page 56 in The Daily section.

All the best,

Alecia Humphreys

Editor’s Corner The word around town

We’re Sorry! In the Sept. 27 edition of LN, Caroli Young’s name was incorrectly spelled in the Women’s Society of Washington University’s Art in Fashion society

Friendship Village resident Leroy Amen and his family generously donated $300,000 to initiate the fundraising campaign for a new $1.4 million chapel at Friendship Village’s senior living community in Chesterfield. The donation signifies a commitment by the Amen family to the senior living community’s current and future residents.

Construction at the Chesterfield campus will introduce new amenities, including expanded dining rooms and outdoor activity spaces, new apartments, and state-ofthe-art assisted living and skilled nursing care facilities. The Amen family’s donation is in tribute to Leroy Amen’s late wife, Dr. Virginia “Ginny” Leibner-Amen. The couple moved to a villa at Friendship Village Chesterfield 14 years ago.

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5 Bedrooms | 4 Full & 2 Half Baths $1,775,000 kathleen lovett 314.610.7408 laura donovan 314.229.8978

7149 WESTMORELAND DRIVE IN UNIVERSITY CITY

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1659 Forest View Drive |Woods NEW LISTING 12668 Bradford Sunset Hills | |$695,000 Warson Woods | $569,000 OPEN 10/6, 1-3 PM

1328 Litzsinger Woods Lane Ladue | $1,099,000

257 Five Lakes Drive | NEW LISTING Labadie | $4,000,000

9338 Berry Avenue | NEW LISTING Rock Hill | $557,500

9143 Pine Avenue | NEW LISTING Brentwood | $759,000

702 Champeix Lane Creve Coeur | $1,075,000 1 UPPER LADUE ROAD,Ladue.

$2,950,000

34 YORK DRIVE, Brentwood.

$714,900

456 SOUTH MCKNIGHT ROAD, Ladue.

$2,880,000 $2,865,000

$699,000

257 FIVE LAKES DRIVE, Labadie. Stunning, custom built home

544 QUAIL RIDGE, St. Albans.

1 DOUBLE TREE LANE, Des Peres.

8 FORDYCE LANE, Ladue.

$2,649,900

12 COLONIAL HILLS PARKWAY, Creve Coeur.

$690,000

situated in private se�ng on 147 acres with 5 spring fed lakes and vast open land. 15 minutes from Wildwood.

10 LARKDALE DRIVE, Ladue.

$2,350,000

NEW LISTINGS

$4,000,000

4 BRIDLE CREEK ROAD, Ladue

104 ARUNDEL PLACE, Clayton.

$690,000

$2,295,000

758 VILLAGEVIEWCIRCLE,St.Albans.

$664,900

CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES 8025 MARYLAND AVENUE, UNIT 3C, Clayton.

$699,000

8025 MARYLAND AVENUE, UNIT 7D, Clayton.

$675,000

801 S. SKINKER BOULEVARD, UNIT 8B, St. Louis.

$525,000

801 S. SKINKER BOULEVARD, UNIT 12D, St. Louis. $450,000

9143 PINE AVENUE, Brentwood. Stunning 5 bedroom, 4 1/2

7 DANFIELD ROAD, Ladue.

$1,775,000

2530 NORTH GEYER ROAD, Frontenac.

$650,000

801 S. SKINKER BOULEVARD, UNIT 5B, St. Louis. $449,000

bath brick Colonial home in sought-a�er Parkridge neighborhood.

12GLENVIEWROAD,Ladue.

$1,695,000

1725 SOUTH MCKNIGHT ROAD, Ladue.

$599,000

139 GAY AVENUE, Clayton.

Features open floor plan and finished Lower Level.

8 VOUGA LANE,Frontenac.

$1,657,000 $1,575,000

$550,000

$325,000

9252 CLAYTON ROAD, Ladue.

1033 CLAYMARK DRIVE, Town and Country.

7520 OXFORD DRIVE, UNIT 2E, Clayton.

522 HOLLYWOOD PLACE, Webster Groves.

$535,000

314 NORTH BROADWAY, UNIT 1003, St. Louis.

$246,899

581 PURDUE AVENUE, University City.

$525,000

5900 MCPHERSON, UNIT 3W, St. Louis.

$149,000

$759,000

1659 FOREST VIEW DRIVE, Warson Woods. Charming 4 bed

8100 KINGSBURY BOULEVARD, Clayton.

and 3.5 bath home! Deligh�ul front porch, light-filled living and dining

5795 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.

$1,395,000

OPEN 10/6, 1-3 PM

8 WASHINGTON TERRACE, CWE.

$1,365,000

921 LAKELAND DRIVE, Pacific.

$525,000

rooms. Updated kitchen. $569,000.

$1,499,900

1136 WASHINGTON AVENUE, UNIT 210, St. Louis. $148,900

1012 HAMPTON PARK, Richmond Heights.

$1,299,000

1180 VALLEY VUE POINT, Saint Albans.

$489,900

9338 BERRY AVENUE, Rock Hill. This beau�ful newly built

2747 TURNBERRY PARK, Town and Country.

$1,295,000

780 RADCLIFFE AVENUE, University City.

$400,000

home has an amazing floor plan! The first-floor master suite is a

9052 CLAYTON RD, TBB, Richmond Heights.

$1,100,000 $1,075,000

$399,000

rare find. 9 foot ceilings-office/den space.

702 CHAMPEIX LANE, Creve Coeur.

7436 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, University City.

7149 WESTMORELAND DRIVE, University City.

$1,050,000

480 NORTH WARSON ROAD, Olive�e.

$399,000

53 WESTMORELAND PLACE,CWE.

$1,049,500

22 THRASHER COURT, St. Charles.

$315,000

1328 LITZSINGER WOODS, Ladue.

$1,099,000

820 GREELEY AVENUE,WebsterGroves.

$299,000

71 JACQUELINE CIRCLE, O’Fallon.

213TROONCOURT,St.Albans.

$1,000,000

10 WOODCLIFFE ROAD, Ladue.

$557,500

LuxuryCollection 42 HUNTLEIGH WOODS DRIVE, Huntleigh.

$6,850,000

1091WINGSROAD,St.Albans.

$4,900,000

809 SOUTH WARSON ROAD, Ladue.

$4,125,000

18 HUNTLEIGH WOODS,Huntleigh.

$3,995,000

RESIDENTIAL HOMES 10519 KENNERLY ROAD, Sunset Hills.

$995,000

17 ASHWOOD DRIVE, Fenton.

$275,000

7471 SHAFTESBURY, University City.

$249,400

223 CHESTNUT AVENUE, Webster Groves.

$245,000

151 MARBLE CROSSING DRIVE, Wentzville.

$238,000

7471 SHAFTESBURY, University City.

$249,400

807 DEWEY AVENUE, Farmington.

$219,000

559 BARNES ROAD, Ladue.

$3,825,000

1266 GLEN EAGLE LANE, St. Albans.

$875,000

8 RADNOR ROAD, Huntleigh.

$3,750,000

510 MOREL COURT,St.Albans.

$865,000

1703 EAGLEBLUFFDRIVE,St.Albans.

$3,450,000

9 KINGSTON MANOR DRIVE, Ladue.

$850,000

29 WEST BRENTMOOR PARK, Clayton.

$3,450,000

3 MAGNOLIA DRIVE, Ladue.

$849,000

647 ORCHARD LANE, Eureka.

$217,000

15 PINEVALLEYDRIVE,Ladue.

$2,950,000

7246 WESTMORELAND, University City.

$725,000

805/809 BUCKLEY ROAD, Mehlville.

$214,900

$375,500

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1-3 PM

522 HOLLYWOOD PLACE, Webster Groves.

1-3 PM

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Living a New

By Amanda Dahl | Photos Courtesy of The Gatesworth

T

he Gatesworth draws people from all over the country to make this senior living community their home. As resident Muriel Weiser, who originally hailed from Chicago, can attest, the luxe surroundings and caring staff make The Gatesworth unlike any other community.

“You can ask the people working here a thousand questions and they still smile,” she says. “They do anything and everything for you. They are friendly, loving, hardworking people who make our lives easier.”

After graduating from the University of Colorado, Weiser went on to teach first through third grade.

She married a dentist and had three sons, choosing to stay at home to take care of her family. Later, Weiser returned to the workforce, becoming the director of a preschool program at the YMCA. Her middle son retired in St. Louis with his family, and so Weiser transitioned to the area.

“The Gatesworth’s reputation is superior to all other choices,” she states. “It’s comfortable. It has a lot of activities that I like. I socialize with the girls. I have family close by. I feel that this place has all the amenities for me to continue my lifestyle.”

Weiser’s husband passed after they arrived at The Gatesworth. “I was married for 60 years and enjoyed every minute of it,” she shares, describing how, together, they had biked hundreds of miles a day and hiked mountains in Europe. “I’m physically active. I eat healthy. I do things on my own. I’ll go outside and run, and I am 81 years old.”

Weiser finds the freedom to be alone, to explore outdoors, to socialize and participate in activities – all available at The Gatesworth. “My life is good, no complaints,” she adds. “You laugh, you have fun. It’s a nice way to live.”

The Gatesworth’s move-in coordinator, Heather Cox, simplifies the transition for new residents.

“For a lot of people, parting with their home is traumatic,” she recognizes. “It’s emotional. I have to win their confidence.”

Cox establishes a relationship with residents by

asking them to share the stories behind some of their favorite belongings as they pack them away.

“They all have tremendous stories to tell,” she gushes. “Everybody’s got treasures – and they tell me things like, ‘Oh, I got that on my honeymoon.’ They’re interesting people. We laugh, we cry, we try to have a good time.”

Cox notes how each incoming resident previously lived and adjusts their new space to reflect what feels familiar to them. She believes it is these efforts, along with the welcoming atmosphere of The Gatesworth and its collaborative team, which sets the community apart.

The eldest of three girls, Bella Browne transitioned to The Gatesworth from New York City. She holds two master’s degrees in psychology and special education, and served as a special education teacher and counselor for high schoolers. The mother of two sons considered a big move, after her husband passed.

“I’ve been a New Yorker all of my life,” Browne declares. “I turned 89 years old and thought, maybe I should consider a different lifestyle. My oldest son and daughter-in-law moved to St. Louis and suggested I move [there].”

One of her first experiences at The Gatesworth had Browne in stitches. “A stretch limo takes me to the market,” she beams. “I laughed so much, I cried. I had to call all of my friends.” Browne still occasionally returns to New York to visit, but the place where she finds “the staff … anticipates our needs” is now the place she considers home.

“Don’t be afraid to reach the age of 90,” Browne advises. “When you have reached my age, look at your family, at your life and recognize you don’t have to prove anything to anyone. There’s a certain satisfaction in it.”

So, take the limo to the market or grab coffee and cookies and chat beside the fireplace. The Gatesworth makes life a dream.

The Gatesworth, One McKnight Place, St. Louis, 314-993-0111, thegatesworth.com The gatesworth’s move-in coordinator, heather cox, consulting with muriel weiser on the design of her home.

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Oasis Lifelong Adventure

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asis Lifelong Adventure recently held an evening of Cocktails and Conversation at the home of Dick Miles and Pat Whitaker that highlighted the new partnership with the BrainSavers “Brain+Body� program. Guests enjoyed cocktails and light fare before hearing from BrainSavers founder Dr. Paul Bendheim, followed by a question-and-answer session.

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f a lack of residential space has you considering abandoning the idea of having a fabulous kitchen, don’t throw in the (dish) towel yet!

Consider instead a few tips on making a small kitchen both functional and beautiful – because small kitchens often yield huge possibilities and just as often foster immense creativity.

Extend cabinetry to the ceiling. Choosing the right cabinets makes a great place to start a kitchen upgrade. Frameless-style cabinets increase storage capabilities, for instance, and ceiling-height cabinetry visually expands the space and makes a kitchen appear taller.

Watch the flooring. The aesthetic of something as fundamental as its floor can go a long way toward making a kitchen seem larger. By way of example, a monochromatic color scheme in a “clean” shade will brighten the room.

Go with open walls. Taking down a dividing wall creates an open-concept kitchen without adding square footage. It also fosters the illusion of a larger space even if the kitchen retains the same footprint.

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“MacGyver” the island. Think multipurpose and hang a countertop over the island, for use in both preparing food and sitting to eat. Store or otherwise conceal pots and pans, cutlery, spices and even trash with strategically built-in island storage areas. The island likewise can house a sink, a stovetop or a beverage refrigerator.

Rethink the pantry. For a great area to “think outside the box,” focus on the pantry. As one spacesaving idea, build it into the wall. Also, to store pantry items, incorporate a hutch furniture piece, or add slim pullouts that can tuck into tight spaces.

Admit the sun. Install larger windows to let sunshine brighten and air out the kitchen. Avoid heavy, light-blocking window treatments – or forgo window coverings altogether.

Install mini appliances. Shop for sleekly designed “small but mighty” appliances that fit limited spaces.

Appliances from many brands (Bertazzoni, Viking) come in small-space versions every bit as powerful as those in standard sizes.

Add a single undermount sink. To save counter

space, consider a single or low-divide sink instead of a double basin. Also, to gain a few more inches, hide sink edges by going with an undermount setup. You otherwise can choose from a variety of streamlined faucets.

Think about wall-mounted storage. Create the perception of more space by installing slender, minimalistic or transparent cabinet pulls and knobs.

Other space-saving measures include open shelving, hanging racks for colorful pots and pans, S-hooks for hanging kitchen tools and magnetic knife racks.

The preceding suggestions reflect just a few ways a homeowner can maximize a small kitchen space – so brew a nice cup of tea and start planning!

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Relics

Reimagined The co-founder of a cherished Maplewood antique gallery details the unique, wonderful challenge of operating that home decorator’s paradise.

By Emily Adams | Photos by Sarah Conroy

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ouglas cullers and ed Harpenau opened Big Bend Antique Gallery in 2004 with the deeply held belief that what was once lost can be found again – or at least repurposed in new and charming ways. “i thought it was important [to open the shop],” cullers says. “i saw a lot of items going to landfills and being abandoned and disposed of. But there’s all different ways to recycle and upcycle things and repurpose items.”

On a mission to revive all things beautiful, useful and evocative, the pair initiated what would become a local designers’ haven for gorgeous, one-of-akind treasures. “Antique stores give old things a chance at new life, in my opinion,” cullers elaborates.

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We have tons of designers and decorators that come through here – some as frequently as every other day – as well as other dealers from other area stores.

– Douglas cullers

But the inventory at that Maplewood emporium isn’t the only reason Cullers feels passionate about it. “I think it’s a great social experience,” he says. “People just want to sit at home now and shop, unfortunately, and it’s much more fun to get out there to look at things, to be able to touch them, to sit on them, to see what they’re like in person, and to interact with people and use your social skills.”

At Big Bend Antique Gallery, this social experience indubitably involves Capone and Bentley, Cullers’ two miniature schnauzers, who reside in their personally designed alcove under the front counter during business hours. “They come out and talk to people and give their opinion on things,” Cullers says with a laugh.

In a gallery that encompasses 13,000 square feet and features about 75 dealers at all times, opportunities and choices abound, making opinionated pups a valuable resource. But Cullers says it’s this personal journey to find the pieces that resonate with you and you alone that sparks the magic of antiquing.

The best part of his job? “When people find something that they’re thrilled about, and I just know it’s going to a good home where it will be loved,” Cullers says. “Like the other day, a gentleman found a 1960s jukebox, and he was just completely over the moon.”

Cullers feeds off the inquisitive energy of his customers: “People always want to

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know the provenance of something, or they want to be educated on what style of furniture it is and what approximate period it came from. And that total investment in the pieces is always really nice.”

Big Bend Antique Gallery offers an array of antique, vintage, retro and primitive styles that can fall into the categories of décor, garden, lighting, artwork and various others. That dazzling diversity in merchandise has been key to the store’s success.

“We have anything from wonderful, wonderful antique treasures to more affordable vintage or estate items,” Cullers explains. “You can pick up a small accessory, or you can pick up a lovely armoire. Just every color of the rainbow, really.”

Beyond the items themselves, the store is a draw in its own right to serious collectors and casual shoppers alike. “It’s well laid out,” Cullers says. “It’s always clean.

It’s organized. It doesn’t look like somebody’s grandma’s attic exploded in it. It has tall ceilings. It’s light and bright. It’s just a friendly place to be.”

Even Cullers can’t resist the charms of some of the standout items that come in, from his favorite personal find – an antique sideboard that he repurposed into an entertainment console/bar – to the 100-year-old baby grand piano that he just can’t forget. “It was just a lovely, lovely piece,” he recalls.

According to Cullers, the thrill of the hunt for those perfect pieces is a large part

of what makes the business and hobby of collecting antiques so wonderful. The local community seems to agree. “We have tons of designers and decorators that come through here – some as frequently as every other day – as well as other dealers from other area stores,” he says. “That local support means everything.”

The store’s customers and their tastes are also what Cullers says will drive its evolution. Color in décor is one thing he’s pleased to see returning to the mainstream, but Cullers says that ultimately, he hopes people can realize their own individuality in their finds. “I wish that people, instead of looking for other people to tell them what’s popular, would just pick what they like instead. Because the thing is, they’ll like it a lot longer.”

It’s this abiding investment in specific taste and time-worn adoration that makes Big Bend Antique Gallery a metro area gem. “These things have character, they have patina, they’re well-constructed,” Cullers notes. “You don’t have to put it together yourself. You don’t need glue, seven pages of instructions and two weekends to do it.

These things are going to last and be special for a long time.”

Big Bend Antique Gallery, 2337 S. Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, 314-645-3130, bigbendantiquegallery.com

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ocated in University City across from Lewis Park, this St. Louis landmark home, built in 1912, impresses with a columned façade and grand brick stairway that leads guests inside to explore its handsome and historic furnishings. Hardwood flooring and immaculate crown molding guide you through each decadent space, past the crystal chandelier and wide staircase in the entry foyer to the brilliant sunroom, featuring authentic tile work. The gourmet chef’s kitchen draws you in with coveted designer appliances and a large center island while an informal dining nook allows for cozy, intimate suppers. From the east-side drawing room, with three seating areas, to the stately dining room, entertaining can be an art, should you so choose it. Settle in the red-carpeted theater room for a mesmerizing movie night or challenge a guest to a game in the billiards room. Just minutes from the Loop and downtown Clayton, this Colonial manse has it all.

Lauren Gillentine & Keith R. Manzer 314-210-8995 (Gillentine), 314-609-3155 (Manzer), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com Laura McCarthy is a residential real estate company with expertise in the neighborhoods along St. Louis’ central corridor. Founded in 1944, Laura McCarthy is consistently ranked among St. Louis’ top real estate companies in sales volume. Many of its 100-plus agents specialize in the luxury real estate market, but all are familiar with St. Louis’ neighborhoods, from the Central West End to those on the Highway 64/40 corridor to Chesterfield and the St. Charles area.

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This 8-bedroom, 4 full-bathroom and 2 half-bathroom home in University City is listed for $1.499 million.

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Outstanding Old Town Clayton home w/ 5,900+ SF features, 4 beds/ 7.5 bath. Gourmet kitchen, beautiful yard w/ pool., oversized 4+ car garage. Walk to shops and restaurants!

Meticulously maintained, thoughtfully designed and exquisitely crafted. A truly special home nestled in one of Ladue’s long-established neighborhoods. Architectural significance, extraordinary detail and serene setting are a notch above the rest!

View this beautiful vista on Vista Brook. Five bedrooms, four full and two half baths, first floor master, finished lower level, pool and pool house, four car garage. A unique retreat not to be missed!

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Spectacular home offering over 7,600SF of total living space w/ updates throughout including; gourmet kitchen, main fl master suite, finished LL w/ wet bar, 12 seat theater, and fitness room.

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Enjoy spectacular golf course views in this beautiful home featuring outstanding recent renovations, stunning neutral decor, main fl master suite & spa like master bath, open kitchen/hearth room, 3 car garage.

Historic, traditional home with a European flair in sought after Hampton Park features a private, park-like setting, 4 beds, 2 full and 2 half baths, office, heated in-ground pool, and outdoor pavilion, plus a 5-car garage.

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13 Meaux Mart Lane Des Peres | $1,495,000

47 Ridgemoor Drive Clayton | $1,275,000

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Nestled on 1 acre of land in the heart of Des Peres and offers over 4,500 SF, total of 6 beds/5.5 bath, & 4 car garage with workshop. An addt’l 1,500+/- SF in LL with 2 beds, full bath and rec room. Plenty of room for a pool.

Classic home blends original workmanship with modern and stylish updates.

4000+ SF with an abundance of windows, this light filled home features a gourmet kitchen, private Master suite with two walk-in closets and a large spa-like bath, 4 beds, 3 full baths, 2 half & oversized 3 car garage. Must see!

Over 5,400 sqft includes 6 beds, 5 baths in this craftsman home w/ open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, and finished lower level.

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17 Ellsworth Lane Ladue | $950,000

4 Hillvale Drive Clayton | $725,000

1808 Kennett Place Lafayette Square | $699,000

Traditional elegance, fabulous lot, pool, newer kitchen & baths, possible extra bedroom & partially finished LL are just a few characteristics that make this 3 bedroom, 4 bath home so special!

You don’t want to miss out on this one! Walking distance to downtown Clayton, this 2,900+ sqft home is located in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in St. Louis and is the perfect opportunity to make it your dream home!

Live exceptionally in this tastefully updated 3 story townhome in the beautiful Historic Lafayette Square neighborhood. An urban lifestyle awaits in this historic home offering 4 bdrms, updated baths, updated kitchen gorgeous hardwood floors and new stairway access to rooftop for 360 degree views overlooking STL skyline.

Suzie Wells | 314.973.8761 Aimee Simpson | 314.712.0558

Elizabeth Aston | 314.807.9778

Suzie Wells | 314.973.8761 Aimee Simpson | 314.712.0558

125 E Clinton Place 3C Kirkwood | $599,900

7103 Waterman Avenue University City | $575,000

11 Country Fair Creve Coeur | $369,000

First time available, stunning top floor condo in one of Kirkwood’s most prestigious communities. Open floor plan w/2200sqft, vaulted great rm, gourmet kitchen, 2 garage spaces, walk to downtown Kirkwood.

Use your creativity to unleash the splendor and potential of this historic grand dame. 9 ft ceilings, wood floors, first floor family room. Walk to Wash U., Metrolink and The Loop.

Charming tri-level in beautifully private, and desirable Country Fair Acres. Located in the premiere Ladue School District this 3 bed, 3 bath home features a spacious kitchen, hardwood floors & attached 2-car garage.

Ann Wroth | 314.440.0212

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t 44 years old, Neiman Marcus in Plaza Frontenac is looking great for its age – but as with many folks approaching 50, its internal Men’s Store has needed a change for a while.

This month, the luxury department store introduces a fresher, more modern look for its Men’s Store, with new rugs, new signage, new fixtures, new artwork, new mannequins and, maybe most exciting of all, new brand partners, such as Tom Ford, Kiton, Gucci, and Versace – all on the Frontenac operation’s floor for the first time.

Eager to show off their new space, the Neiman Marcus team turned to the Saint Louis Fashion Fund to partner on The Art of the Sartorial Gentleman, a lateSeptember event that featured music by DJ Agile One, food courtesy of the retailer’s own Mariposa and craft cocktails from celebrity bartenders Charlie Martin and Morgaine Segura of Webster Groves’ Olive + Oak. In light of that event’s status as a fashion launch party, though, the team incorporated a unique display of their new and most popular apparel, with informal modeling using the evening’s 10 hosts: Patrick Akins, Michael Feldman, Matt Hall, Billy Jolly, Atul Kamra, Jacob Laws, Brent Perine, David Sherman, Emery Skolfield and Ted Wight.

“It was to really help us reach a new audience of gentleman,” Lindsey Barile, the store’s public relations manager, says of that event’s concept, “because we have a very robust event calendar in the St. Louis store.

However, those events tend to lean in favor of more of our female clients. So we really wanted to create an event

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where the gentlemen would be interested in attending to see what Neiman Marcus has to offer.”

The evening also served as a stylish prelude to Fashion’s Night Out: The Art of Fashion, celebrating the Saint Louis Fashion Fund’s fifth anniversary, to be held at Neiman Marcus on Oct. 19. Community

By Mary Mack

members could purchase tickets on-site and even set up personalized styling appointments to find the perfect look for the event, at which Met Gala-inspired frocks are highly encouraged.

Through events like The Art of the Sartorial Gentleman and the retailer’s upcoming Christian Louboutin shoe event on Oct. 24, the bricks-and-mortar Neiman Marcus seeks to keep fashionistas’ attention in the age of e-commerce.

“We’re not naive to the fact that the way people shop has changed, but what we can offer is sort of a hybrid shopping experience,” Barile says, referring to the retailer’s shared-cart feature, where online shoppers (whether for a big event or just a wardrobe update) can converse through Neiman Marcus’ website with its skilled associates about sizing and styling, then have the garments that interest them shipped to the Frontenac store to touch and try on before making a purchase decision.

Looking ahead, Neiman Marcus’ Men’s Store is just the first of several areas of the Frontenac operation targeted for a revamp in the coming year.

“It’s always exciting to see our company reinvesting in our stores,” says Barile. “Certainly, the retail industry gets a lot of press on the challenges it’s facing, but Neiman is reinvesting in bricks-and-mortar stores because that’s really what we are known for: exceptional face-to-face customer service.”

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GROOMING & GLAMOUR

Defeating DRY SKIN W

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hile most of the metro area is welcoming the cooler weather with open, flannel-covered arms, our skin may be reacting differently.

Oftentimes, cooler weather results in dry, itchy skin. Kick that dryness to the curb – because, of course, your new boots are officially in rotation – with these preventive measures: 1. Our bodies naturally shed thousands of particles of skin an hour; however, sometimes those particles can build up and result in dry skin patches and blocked pores. To aid in keeping skin looking vibrant and youthful, exfoliate using DERMALOGICA’S THERMAFOLIANT BODY SCRUB. Simply use as directed to allow resurfacing microgranules to polish off dulling skin cells to reveal smoother, fresher skin almost immediately. Packed with extracts of licorice, white tea and chamomile, your skill will be infused with antioxidants while grapefruit peel and tea tree oils purify and refresh. Available from dermalogica for $59. (dermalogica.com)

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2. Fall into a sumptuous slumber after applying FOUNTAIN OF TRUTH’S DREAM CREAM OVERNIGHT REPAIR MASK. Sodium hyaluronate will replenish moisture while its five-botanical-extract blend helps awaken skin, making it appear smoother and brighter by morning. Talk about beauty sleep. Available from Fountain of Truth for $60. (fountainoftruthbeauty.com)

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Do so with ELEMIS’ PRO-COLLAGEN ROSE FACIAL OIL – a luxurious facial oil infused with rose extracts. Simply massage three to four drops in an upward motion onto the face and neck in the morning and evening for an instantly luminous look. Plus, with hydrating Padina pavonica (a type of small brown algae, commonly known as peacock’s tail, found in the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic oceans and the Mediterranean Sea) that smooths the look of fine lines and wrinkles, it’s safe to say you’ll be coming up roses!

Available from Elemis for $79. (elemis.com) 4. Don’t forget the pout! Apply OLEHENRIKSEN’S LUCKY PUCKER LIP SCRUB for a mess-free lip exfoliation that instantly reveals soft and smooth lips.

Plus, the apple-cinnamon scent will make you fall in love. Available from Sephora for $16. (sephora.com)

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WE’RE ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPBUILDING, AND WE WANT PEOPLE TO GROW TO TRUST US, AND COME IN FOR RELAxATION AND AN AMAZING MANICURE AND PEDICURE. – Whitney Cole

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Those seeking a luxurious, fume-free, natural nail treatment need only head to Richmond Heights.

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he ability to have your natural nails done with eco-friendly polishes in a fume-free environment now lies at your fingertips.

The luxurious PAINT Nail Bar, which opened in midSeptember at 18 The Boulevard in Richmond Heights, offers a different kind of nail experience, according to owners Whitney and Dustin Cole. One of more than 10 nationwide franchises of the Sarasota, Florida-founded PAINT Nail Bar, their local family-owned business isn’t a nail salon, the Coles say, so much as a lifestyle brand ready to give clients an affordable, luxury experience.

At PAINT, that experience is unique from the moment clients cross the threshold – all courtesy of its environmentally friendly approach, Dustin Cole says. “You walk in the door, and you don’t smell anything,” he says. “It’s healthier for both the clients and the employees.”

To achieve this environmentally friendly, fume-free atmosphere, PAINT uses the highest sterilization standards and nontoxic nail polishes that are “5-7-9 free” – meaning they contain no ingredients like formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene, camphor or dibutyl phthalate (DBP). Brands include veganfriendly gel polish Bioseaweed – a water-based gel that does not stain, weaken or dehydrate the natural nail – and nontoxic, gluten-free Madam Glam – safe for expecting mothers and the health- and planet-conscious.

PAINT also offers non-gel polishes, such as vegan, cruelty-free and 5-minutedry Dazzle Dry; high-shine Smith & Cult, a “five-free” formula (in industry terms, again lacking formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene, camphor and DBP);

and Zoya, a nontoxic brand beneficial for those with allergies and skin sensitivities, as well as expecting mothers.

The nail bar technicians go through weeks of training – varying from service protocols, product knowledge and education – with continued education throughout the year. “We’re all about the health and integrity of the natural nail,” Whitney Cole says. “Employees are trained on helping people get their most healthy, beautiful nails – we want to help people get their nails to where they want them to be.”

PAINT’s selection of manicures features the Lickety-Split mani/pedi, including polish removal, cuticle treatment, nail maintenance and the client’s choice of polish or high-shine buff – perfect for professionals on a lunch break.

Another option, and the most popular of the services, would be the Uptown Girl (or Guy) mani/pedi, which delivers a comforting, complete nail care experience, including nail maintenance, hydrating cuticle care, a warm towel treatment, a massage and an aromatic, exfoliating sugar scrub up to the wrist or ankle.

And the Water-Based Gel mani/pedi offers a no-chip, light-emitting diode polish that won’t dry your nail plates or cause the white discoloration that resin polishes leave behind, while the Sculpted Gel mani/pedi – a healthy alternative to acrylic nails – contains no formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, the antioxidant butylated hydroxyanisole or solvents.

PAINT also offers modern nail art, as well as nail services for bridal showers, birthdays, corporate meetings and more. And even the littlest lady in your life can join in the nail art fun with the Mini-Paint mani/pedi, which includes nail maintenance, gentle cuticle care, a warm towel treatment, a massage and polish application – all designed for girls 10 and younger.

Beyond offering complete nail care, PAINT features a retail section with a growing and rotating selection of clothing, jewelry and other accessories from a variety of small businesses across the nation and even local vendors, such as St. Louis’ Collections

by Joya. “We’re a small, local family business, and we love small, local shops,” Whitney Cole says. “We’ll also have pop-ups with local vendors.”

The Coles hope for homegrown success at the Richmond Heights location and plan to add more PAINT Nail Bar locations throughout the area during the next three years. Whitney Cole says she went into building the business with the outlook of a customer, and she wants clients to feel like family.

“We want you to feel like you belong, and we hope that everyone feels like they’re welcome at PAINT,” she says. “We’re all about relationshipbuilding, and we want people to grow to trust us, and come in for relaxation and an amazing manicure and pedicure. We want people to feel at home.”

PAINT Nail Bar, 18 The Blvd., Richmond Heights, 314-442-6882, paintnailbar.com

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GAME ON!

Well SEASONED

By Frank Cusumano

‌IN A YEAR OF PHENOMENAL HOCKEY, SOCCER AND BASEBALL NEWS, HERE ARE SEVEN THINGS I BELIEVE:

1. age 4 - grade 6

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I really can’t believe how incredible the Centene Community Ice Center is. For $83 million, it had better be nice – and it’s the Taj Mahal of ice facilities. Patrick Quinn did a magnificent job. I also think that Todd George, who ran Hollywood Casino, shouldn’t be forgotten. He was the one who stepped up and suggested building the place on his grounds. It will change hockey forever in St. Louis. It makes you proud to be a St. Louisan.

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I believe Craig Berube has officially joined the Mount Rushmore of coaches in St. Louis. The group of four is a special one: Whitey Herzog, Tony La Russa, Dick Vermeil and the Chief. They’re all different types of men, but they all have two things in common – they’re fiercely competitive and really likable. I know some of you may not think La Russa was likable, but I can tell you he was a really good man to deal with on a day-to-day basis.

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I think Ryan O’Reilly has a chance to go down as one of the most revered hockey figures in our town’s history. He has this long contract, so he’ll be here for a while. He’s coming off one of the most compelling seasons in Blues history. He won the Frank J. Selke Trophy, he won the Conn Smythe Trophy, and he won the Stanley Cup. Throw in the fact that he’s great to fans, media and management, and … well … you have a guy who could be statueworthy. However, first, Chris Pronger deserves his.

Why are the Blues waiting? They certainly could afford it. Season tickets are sold out.

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I’m not sure the Cardinals have ever had a time where they’ve had two young studs in the rotation as youthful and good as Jack Flaherty and Dakota Hudson.

The duo of Matt Morris and Alan Benes had this kind of promise. However, injuries prevented Benes from achieving his greatness. There aren’t many pieces of baseball property in the world more valuable than Flaherty, and Hudson’s just a tick behind.

So young, so gifted – and they’ll be Cardinals for a long time.

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I had a friend who’s a big Cardinals fan tell me he’d rather have his son score a goal in his third grade game than see the Cardinals win a big game down the stretch. That might seem preposterous to some, but I knew exactly what he’s feeling.

The Bible warns us about having false idols, and youth sports can be a false idol.

However, seeing a child work at something, dream about something and then succeed at something is the greatest high a parent can have. Nothing else is close.

Cultivating ethical, confident, successful students

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There are some out there who think it would be just a good idea to drop the case against the Rams and the NFL and just move on. I get it – especially if you lose, and then you really look foolish. I wish I were more mature about it – because I’d love to see Stan Kroenke sweating on the stand with Kevin Demoff and eventually writing a check for $200 million. Kroenke won’t miss that money. But it would be nice to see him lose again in St. Louis – he had enough practice at losing here before. Go get ’em, St. Louis!

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Parent-Teacher Conferences

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ow that kids have been in school for several weeks, it’s getting close to the time for parent-teacher conferences.

If you’re wondering why a doctor is advising about education, consider this: Teachers spend more waking hours with kids than parents do. As a result, they often notice issues with health, whether mental or physical, and can provide good insights.

While you want to know how your child spends the day in school and how he or she is progressing both educationally and socially, the teacher hopes to learn about things at home or in the family that might affect kids at school. Both sides are important to how your child survives or thrives.

Some educators note four primary categories of topics to address during the conference.

The first – and perhaps “top of mind” for parents – involves questions about your child’s life in school.

What would the teacher like to know about the child?

What would the parent like the teacher to know? How is the child doing socially and emotionally? Does he or she seem happy or sad? Does he or she have friends, and do they seek him or her out for play and at meals?

The second category of topics centers on academic performance and progress. Is the child “at grade level” in every subject? Is there an area of strength to be emphasized or weakness to be addressed? What sort of standardized testing will be performed? Does the child need extra help in an area?

If you’re aware that your child is experiencing trouble with one or more subjects, now’s the time to

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ask about a plan to overcome the difficulty. Realize that if you have a concern about something, it’s likely that the teacher already shares that concern.

The longer a child struggles with a subject, the more anxiety about that subject can build up and snowball as the child gets older.

On that note, regarding the third category of topics, ask the teacher how you as the parent can support what the teacher does in the classroom. How can you help with homework? Are there skills you can reinforce or supplies you can have available?

As the final category of topics, determine the best way to communicate with the teacher on an ongoing basis. Is a phone call or an email preferred? What does the teacher expect of you, the parent, in terms of communication? You are all on one team, working for your child’s success, so be sure you’re collaborating as team members.

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HEALTH NOTES

Breast Cancer AWARENESS MONTH

By Connie Mitchell

I‌ n observance of the return of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ladue News asked Dr. Katherine Glover-Collins, a breast surgeon with the Siteman Cancer Center, to discuss new findings and best practices for preventing, detecting and beating breast cancer.

What do you think women need to be most aware of this year in terms of breast cancer prevention and treatment?

The good news is that breast cancer is beatable. We know more about it now than ever before. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine and institutions across the country are working diligently on the disease that, while thankfully is less devastating than in the past because of advanced therapies, still robs too many women of too much.

The message I would share is twofold: Women ages 40 to 54 should get a mammogram every year.

If you’re forgetful, plan it around your birthday, making it a gift to yourself and your loved ones.

Women who are 55 or older can continue with annual mammograms, or they can switch to every other year. I advise that they speak with their primary care physician about what’s right for them.

The second part of the message is that there are proven ways to lower one’s risk of breast cancer, including being responsible about alcohol use, being physically active, eating enough fruits and vegetables, and learning and sharing with your physician your family history of breast disease. Two great prevention resources are Your Disease Risk (siteman.wustl.edu/prevention/ydr) and 8ight Ways to Prevent Cancer (8ightways.org).

Regarding breast cancer detection, what is your opinion of 3D or digital versus film mammography? Is digital clearly a better choice for all women?

Three-dimensional mammography is the recommended option. Benefits over traditional methods include better visualization of breast tissue, fewer callbacks for additional images and improved breast cancer detection rates, especially for cancers that are spreading.

In terms of the other imaging modalities, magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is a standard adjunct for women who are considered high risk for breast cancer.

These are women with a family history of breast cancer and women with known mutations in genes like BRCA1 and BRCA2.

Advances continue in breast cancer treatments.

What are the most important new treatments on the horizon?

Unfortunately, as we all know, breast cancer does strike. It’s encouraging to know, though, that new and refined breast cancer treatments are being announced

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and introduced regularly. One treatment that might be unfamiliar to a lot of people is immunotherapy, which trains a patient’s immune system to fight cancer. There are clinical trials available that are testing new forms of this therapy for breast cancer, including immune checkpoint inhibitors, monoclonal antibodies and biologic therapy. This work includes the development of vaccines aimed at preventing recurrence. Preliminary results suggest that it slows the progression of cancer. The ultimate goal is a vaccine that prevents breast cancer altogether.

What do you consider the biggest myths about breast cancer, and how would you set the record straight?

A big myth is that men don’t get breast cancer.

While it’s extremely rare, they can and do. And when that happens, one of the first things we do is schedule an appointment with a genetic counselor because, oftentimes, men’s breast cancer is related to a genetic cause that affects other family members, too. When there are genetic underpinnings to breast cancer, we want all members of a family to be aware.

Another big myth is that biopsy or surgery on breast cancer causes the cancer to spread all over the body. This

is simply not true. While there are patients who will have cancer spread to other parts of the body, it is not because they had surgery or biopsy. This is because the cancer was not caught in time to treat it before it had spread.

What is the one most important thing you think our readers should know about breast cancer detection and/or treatment right now?

There is more hope today than ever before. That’s not to say breast cancer is easy. Patients have rough days, days when they want to give up, days when they really need family and friends to lean on. But we’re all a team – the patient, physician, personal support network, the researchers who helped develop the many new therapies now available.

Everyone plays a part, and for each woman, that includes scheduling an annual mammogram. In most cases, it’s simply precautionary. In others, we want to know as soon as possible what we’re up against.

Why? Because early diagnosis means more and better treatment options. If the cancer hasn’t spread beyond the breast, women have a 5-year survival rate of 99 percent.

In other words, schedule your next mammogram.

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Books!

By Bethany Christo | Photos courtesy of St. Louis County Library

The penulTimaTe projecT for ST. louiS counTy library’S your library renewed campaign opened iTS doorS in clayTon.

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mural on display with shades of slate, n the 42 years since the Mid-County Branch of the St. Louis County orange, light gray and blue in a chevron Library system was built, a lot has changed in Clayton and the pattern. The chairs face out for a serene surrounding metro area. spot to take in the Clayton lunch rush “The world had very different requirements for public libraries in the through the many windows. There ’70s, and things have changed,” says Kristen Sorth, the system’s director. are two private study rooms for “Cars have changed, the amount of people with cars has changed, Clayton business meetings and students, has changed … It just was time for a new building.” a much-expanded community On Sept. 4, that shiny new building opened its doors to the public at 7821 meeting room for larger events and Maryland Ave. in downtown Clayton after the prior structure closed in December programs, and a business center and 2017. The $8.5 million renovation was No. 18 of the 19 originally planned projects computer lab. comprising Your Library Renewed, a 5-year campaign with a $120 million budget One of the most exciting updates, funded by a 2012 tax initiative. especially for anyone who had previously A 20th location, the Eureka Hills Branch, was later added to the campaign, and visited the Mid-County Branch with a car, its addition will mean that all locations in the library system eventually will have th sor n is the overhaul to the parking garage. Previously, been renovated or replaced. e t s kr i sharp turns, angled parking spots, blind spots, bulky “The goal in general for all of the branches was to make them reflect who we are columns and a lack of clear signage caused many dings, wrecks and headaches. as a system,” Sorth says. “We had a lot of aging facilities that were not well-equipped Now, the well-lit garage offers a much clearer path in and out, straight-in spots, for the modern use of a library.” She notes that although the existing structures had directional signage and an overall modern, updated design. “It’s funny to think how computer labs and places to plug in personal electronics, they were more making excited we all are about parking,” Sorth says with a laugh. do with what was there rather than following a purposeful design. “There were a The library will now offer Sunday hours from 1 to 5 lot of bunker-style windows where there wasn’t a p.m.

In October, the branch is hosting numerous events lot of natural light, and also, there wasn’t a lot of for kids, teens and adults – including film screenings, book activation of the outdoor green space,” she adds. discussions, cooking clubs, and art and song programs – The new Mid-County Branch offers a 15 percent which are listed on the library’s website. Another exciting larger footprint and nearly unrecognizable look and initiative that’s been beefed up within the past year is the feel, even for frequent visitors of the old space. “[A breadth of items for checkout. Yes, there are books and colleague] and I went there last week, and we both movies and even telescopes, but you can also now reserve had a really hard time picturing what this looked musical instruments, binoculars, Wi-Fi hot spots, puzzles, like before, even though it’s on the same footprint,” tabletop games and parent-child kits for major life events Sorth says. “It’s been superrewarding to see people like going to school or adopting a pet. come back to their branch and see their ‘library Of all the renovations, Sorth says Mid-County was the people’ whom they missed so much and be so most highly anticipated and asked about. “If I have gotten amazed by the changes in the branch.” questions about any of our projects, Mid-County far exceeds A few of those notable changes include the rest of them,” she relates. “Everywhere I go, people abundant natural light immediately on walking would ask me about Mid-County. I’ve been so excited to tell through the plaza entrance, as well as a prominent, people it’s opening.” central circulation desk for easier access to That branch has always been visible because of its information and resources. Sorth notes that prominent, urban location, especially compared to the keeping the spaces of the library separate was at other, more tucked-away branches in the library system. the top of the list in the redesign. “For kids and But more than its corner real estate, the Mid-County especially for teens, they want their own space,” Branch was loved for its impact on the surrounding locale, she says. “They need their own space. They’ve got – Kristen Sorth according to Sorth. different needs, and their books look different.”

“I think that one of the most important parts of my To that end, the brightly colored interactive job is to be out in the community, volunteering and talking to people about library children’s area features low-to-the-ground browsing bins for little hands to dig resources,” she says. “Having a center of the community right there in Clayton through at their level and books arranged with the front covers, rather than spines, where you can come in and spend the day, use our free Wi-Fi and public computers, displayed. There are cushions for tiny tushes, love seats for parent-child reading, or just sit there and read – I think the space itself is really significant.” magnetic tables, Legos and other interactive experiences to teach kids about reading and learning. The new teen space is a little funkier but still fun, and offers a spot for group or solo studying, hanging out and, of course, reading.

St. Louis County Library Mid-County Branch, 7821 Maryland Ave., Clayton, Another quiet reading room serves as the soothing home to a felt-panel wall 314-994-3300, slcl.org/content/mid-county-branch

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private school PROFILES ‌ hristian Academy of C Greater St. Louis Serving: Infants through grade 12 11050 N. Warson Road, 314-429-7070, cagsl.org

By Amanda Dahl

Community School

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Serving: Ages 3 through grade 6

Serving: High School

Serving: Grades 7 through 12

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Community School’s open house, on

Placing a premium on global awareness

Two minutes east of Westport Plaza,

Nov. 2 and 12, shows how students

Cor Jesu Academy, an all-girls, Catholic

Christian Academy goes beyond the

flourish with active, experiential learning.

high school, provides an academically

coeducational day school, John Burroughs,

classroom. The private school seeks to

Seasoned faculty engage students through

challenging curriculum, committed to the

provides a core curriculum in humanities,

a challenging curriculum that integrates

total education of young women through

STEM, athletics and the fine, practical and

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which students embrace personal dignity,

performing arts.

provide each child with the opportunity to learn in an environment that is infused

faith, integrity and compassion.

with God.

MICDS (Mary Institute and Country Day School) Serving: Junior kindergarten through grade 12 101 N. Warson Road, 314-995-7367, micds.org Join MICDS, a junior kindergarten through grade 12 independent school, at its open house on Oct. 19 at 9:30 a.m. to see the dynamic environment it offers to intellectually curious and ambitious students.

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Miriam School, 501 Bacon Ave; Miriam Academy, 2845 N. Ballas Road; 314-968-3893, miriamstl.org Empowering unique learners, Miriam builds confidence and provides a foundation for success. The area’s most comprehensive resource for children with

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Educating the heart and mind of each

Visitation, an independent Catholic

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reach higher in every endeavor.

Serving: Ages 3 through grade 6 400 DeMun Ave., 314-725-4999, wilsonschool.com The Wilson School prepares students to confidently and creatively engage in school and in life, equipping them for success. Its challenging curriculum integrates project-based and technologyenriched experiences in a nurturing environment.

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tah Station, which opened in St. Louis’ Benton Park neighborhood in August, is now showcasing vegan comfort food, including pizzas, sandwiches and more with house-made vegan “meats.”

“Basically, we took a standard menu that would have 90 percent meat and fish options and 10 percent vegan options, and we reversed that,” says executive chef Chris Bertke, who adopted a vegan diet 26 years ago. “We’re doing 90 percent vegan items and 10 percent meat items.”

Bertke – a St. Louis native who has cooked in a number of local kitchens, most recently for a high-end catering business – partners with owner Carrie Bauer at the eatery. According to Bertke, Bauer also operates two restaurants with her husband at downtown St.

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Louis’ cherished City Museum.

Bauer worked with building developer King Campo LLC to renovate the roughly 1,200-square-foot former 1930s-era service station, which had been vacant more than 20 years. Restorations included retaining the exterior’s porcelain enameling as well as the interior’s brick walls and window structures.

The dining room seats 40 guests, with two garage doors that (weather permitting) open onto an outdoor patio with an additional 50 to 60 seats. Bauer and her father built picnic tables that include custom wells that can fit herb planters or pans of ice for keeping drinks cool. Additional features include outdoor fire pits and a garden with native Missouri plants.

From the menu, guests can choose from Bertke’s creations, including artisan build-your-own 12-inch

By Mabel Suen pizzas. Topping options include house-made vegan sausage, house-made vegan pepperoni and a variety of veggies, among them banana peppers, green olives and caramelized onion. (Meats such as bacon and ham are also available.) Guests likewise can choose from red sauce or herbed, roasted garlic olive oil, and mozzarella or a vegan “cheese” blend.

Vegan appetizer options include poutine with fries, house-made brown gravy, vegan cheese curds and fresh herbs. Additional comfort food highlights include takes on fast-food favorites, such as the Big Mak “burger” and Crack Tacos that riff on their Jack in the Box counterparts, with three deep-fried corn tortillas, soybased “veef,” shredded lettuce, American “cheese,” hot sauce and a side of ranch.

“We’re doing something different here that’s a

PHOTO BY MABEL SUEN

Utah Station

& A Show

PHOTO COURTESY OF PETER WOCHNIAK

The Agitators

result of years and years of experimenting,” Bertke says. “Meat eaters are coming in and eating vegan stuff. It’s good to see people have open minds to try new things.”

The menu, incidentally, features three options for card-carrying carnivores: pulled pork, a BLT and a burger featuring grass-fed beef from Ava, Illinois’ Dierks Farms, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and the guest’s choice of cheese on a sesame bun. So whether they’re hungering for something veggiebased or not, theatergoers wishing to “top off the tank” should visit Utah Station before viewing The Agitators from Upstream Theatre.

On the beverage side, guests can choose from a selection of vegan-friendly wines, local canned beers and mixed drinks like a refreshing, boozy house lemonade made with Kansas City, Missouri’s Lifted Spirits jalapeño- and herb-infused vodka and topped with fresh mint.

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Utah Station, 1956 Utah St., St. Louis, 314-588-8099, utahstation.weebly.com

‌Story: The relationship between Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, two of the 19th century’s most ardent advocates for civil rights, forms the basis for this drama.

Their lifelong friendship begins in 1849, when Douglass, editor and writer of the abolitionist newspaper The North Star, is a guest at the home of Anthony’s parents, a leading Quaker family in Rochester, New York. Douglass, who has escaped slavery in the South, converses with the 29-year-old ex-schoolteacher, who is devoting her life to women’s suffrage.

In the ensuing 46 years, the two become close friends dedicated to their causes: gaining the right to vote for black men (Douglass) and women (Anthony). Their relationship becomes strained, however, when Douglass pursues passage of the 15th Amendment with language focused on the vote not being denied “on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude.”

Anthony wants the word sex included there, but Douglass resists, saying that American political leaders wouldn’t accept both minorities concurrently. Despite Douglass’ well-known support of women’s suffrage, in this case, his demurral chills his friendship with Anthony.

Nonetheless, the two continue their alliance for another 26 years after that 1869 event, even after Douglass relocates to Washington, D.C. To the end, the two never waver from Douglass’ pronouncement that “There is only one thing to do: To agitate. Agitate.

Agitate. Agitate.”

Highlights: Upstream Theater opens its 15th season with this smart, incisive presentation of a 2017 drama by Mat Smart which examines the personal and political lives of two legendary American crusaders for justice and equality.

Other Info: Smart’s educational play exemplifies the ability of researchers to bring to the modern forefront the backgrounds of famous people and events that often are familiar in name only. I had no idea, for instance, that Anthony and Douglass not only knew each other but also crafted a friendship that lasted nearly a half-century.

The Agitators resonates with how it addresses social change, whether in the 19th or the 21st century.

Today’s state of the nation makes the play a sobering, educational reminder of how the disenfranchised must fight for what others so often take for granted. Artistic director Philip Boehm states in his program note for The Agitators that “we hope [it] will move you … and move you to vote.”

Smart’s two-act drama, which premiered in 2017 at the Geva Theatre in Rochester, contains several fascinating nuggets of knowledge, including the fact that Douglass didn’t know how old he was, since slave owners often didn’t record the birth dates of their “property.”

Also, in one scene, Anthony joins Douglass in watching the latter’s son play baseball in 1870, just one

By Mark Bretz

year after the debut of the sport’s professional franchise in Cincinnati. That scene serves to remind that blacks participated in the sport before the color barrier was erected and remained until Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.

J. Samuel Davis and Erin Kelley breathe life into this pair of stalwart historical figures in exemplary fashion, although one would like to see an occasional smile from Kelley. Her suitably sober and serious interpretation of Anthony sometimes seemingly lacks the passion that surely motivated the real tireless advocate of social justice.

Davis conveys the breadth of Douglass’ fiery character, depicting the civil rights advocate’s ongoing crusade for equal rights by tapping into Douglass’ anger over his own childhood as a slave. Davis likewise excels at presenting the Renaissance man’s artistic side as an accomplished violinist – one who would join his wife, Anna, in entertaining neighbors with nightly concerts – or his joy at watching his son play ball.

Director Lisa Tejero carefully guides her performers through numerous scenes that are time- and placestamped on a screen above the stage. A particularly subtle but telling moment comes when Anthony touches Douglass on the sleeve as they enjoy the baseball game.

He immediately leaves the bleachers, telling her an angry white man with a revolver has noticed them. “Your skin will keep you safe,” he says to her as he departs.

As a minor quibble, the play lacks any real attempt to age the two characters despite the story’s 46-year span.

A very “talky” play with a paucity of dramatic punch, The Agitators remains well told and highly educational, as Smart fleshes out these two real, flesh-and-blood people to inform and remind an audience how their legacies continue today, not only in history but also in contemporary fights for social causes.

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Left Bank Books presents Riverfront Times cartoonist KEVIN HUIZENGA for a book signing and discussion of his new graphic novel, The River at Night. A satire of the dot-com boom of the late ’90s and an examination of the camaraderie of playing video games with colleagues, this story weaves in and around the intricacies and delicacies of marriage. Proof of purchase of The River at Night from Left Bank Books will be requested to enter the signing line. 7 p.m. Free. left-bank.com.

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Indulge in a one-stop tasting tour of the metro area’s best beer, wine, spirits and food at Lutheran Elementary School Association’s BREW IN THE LOU at Francis Park in St. Louis’ St. Louis Hills neighborhood. More than 100 vendor stations line the banks of the Lily Pond, including more than 40 local and regional craft breweries, distilleries and wineries. 1 to 5 p.m. Wristbands cost $40 through Oct. 10 and $50 thereafter. lesastl.org.

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Bibliophiles with a penchant for shopping locally will find happiness this weekend at the LOCAL AUTHORS BOOK FAIR at downtown St. Louis’ beloved Field House Museum. Inspired

by Scholastic Book Fairs, this family-friendly event features a morning dedicated to children’s literature as well as on-site local authors selling their tomes in person, including Kelly Byrd, Dan Killeen, Brian Alan Bild, Deborah Reinhardt, Rebecca Clark, A.R. Curry and Aja Owens. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. fieldhousemuseum.org.

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h, azure, cerulean, cobalt, indigo, navy, sapphire – such soothing splendor!

The wavelengths between 450 and 495 nanometers roughly constitute the range at which human vision perceives the primary color blue in all its luminous diversity, and of late, that range certainly appears to be enjoying a spike in the zeitgeist, first with a much-ballyhooed win by the metro area’s NHL franchise, now with Carol Carter’s Sherwin.

“I’m currently working on a series of paintings titled South City, portraying my local surroundings,” Carter says, by way of describing the mise-en-scène of that 11- by 15-inch watercolor painted earlier this year. “I’ve lived in South City – St. Louis, within a 5-mile radius – for the last 40-plus years.”

For the benefit of those congenitally discombobulated by St. Louis’ wild web of neighborhoods, Carter helpfully defines South City as “west of the Mississippi River, south of 40, east of Kingshighway and north of Gasconade” before adding, “I’ve lived in Benton Park, Tower Grove East, Tower Grove South, Fox Park and Lasalle Park.”

For that section of the municipality, Carter self-evidently relishes filling the roll of ambassador of good will (both “without portfolio” and certainly, in an artistic context, with). “My studio has been located in Tower Grove East for the past 16 years,” she relates. “I felt it was time to paint my surroundings and visually explore and capture what life is like here.

“South City has become very diverse, with people of differing ages, economic strata, ethnicities, backgrounds and orientations. I’m focusing on landmarks, façades, architecture, transportation, signage, street scenes, parks, people, faces, wildlife, foods and various other elements that combine to make this a rich, cultural side of town.

“This visual exploration is a delight to record. I feel a connection and resonance with my neighborhood.”

Sherwin blissfully depicts a typical South City resident, clad in the de rigueur male summer uniform of a T-shirt, knee-length shorts and sneakers. Below requisite mirrored shades, a small smile plays on his lips, and his right hand grips a thin leash (possibly obscured or obliterated by the vicissitudes of reprography, like the tactility of Carter’s watercolor paper) leading to a similarly small dog, probably just a mutt – but a much-loved mutt.

“The painting here is of a resident that passes my studio every day,” the artist says.

“Dogs and dog walkers are a huge part of South City. Sherwin is the proud owner of

his dog. The dog’s spirit and Sherwin’s elegant grace captivated me.”

Over time, Carter, who holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Washington University in St. Louis, has received much recognition and acclaim locally, regionally and nationally – as well as internationally.

According to her website, for instance, she’s served as visiting artist in not one but two Norwegian cities over the course of three years and

By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Image courtesy of Carol Carter

enjoyed the distinction of having the U.S. Embassy in Ecuador, of all places, sponsor a solo exhibition of her works.

At her South City studio, meanwhile, Carter periodically conducts watercolor workshops – one is taking place next weekend, in fact.

Otherwise, Carter states that she’ll be showcasing available works in her studio at 3156 Shenandoah Ave. on Dec. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m., adding, “A selection of South City treats will be

available at the opening.” Gooey butter cake? Ted Drewes concretes? Only one way to find out!

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

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TAnDEM ExHiBiTiOnS AT OnE OF THE METRO AREA’S PREEMinEnT SHOWCASES FOR ART Mix SiGHT WiTH SOunD AnD TOuCH.

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he Pulitzer Arts Foundation continues its laudable tradition of challenging visitors with two new exhibitions: “Susan Philipsz: Seven Tears” and “Zarina: Atlas of Her World.”

The two debuted in that elegant landmark in St. Louis’ Covenant Blu-Grand Center neighborhood less than a month ago, on Sept. 6., and will run till Feb. 2.

Although Cara Starke, the Pulitzer’s director, gently disallows any overt connection between the exhibitions, their juxtaposition may spark meditation on the human sensorium, especially given the visual proclivities of most museum visits. More specifically, the Philipsz may prompt viewers to mull the interplay between sight and sound; the Zarina, sight and touch.

“While the Susan Philipsz and Zarina exhibitions are on view simultaneously, they are intended as two independent shows that each highlight the work of a single artist,” Starke explains. “The decision to present both exhibitions at the same time was not necessarily a thematic pairing, but rather stemmed from

the idea that their work together could provide a complimentary experience of art in our space.

“Exhibitions at the Pulitzer are installed to be in dialogue with the incredible architecture of our building, and these shows are no exception: Zarina’s prints and sculptures have rich textures and pared-down compositions that work best in more intimate spaces, while Susan Philipsz’s ‘Seven Tears’ is an immersive installation that fills our large main gallery with sound.

“Then, of course, there were some very practical considerations. For example, Philipsz’s video installation White Flood needed to be shown in one of our lower-level galleries that could be darkened enough to easily view the image on the screen.”

Overseeing – and overhearing – “Seven Tears” is Stephanie Weissberg, the Pulitzer’s associate curator, who speaks with considerable enthusiasm about Philipsz, a Glaswegian now based in Berlin.

“Philipsz is really interested in the ways her works interact with their surrounding environments, be it in a museum or elsewhere, so the sense of seeing in addition to hearing is certainly an important facet of experiencing

and understanding her work,” Weissberg says.

“She often integrates visual and aural elements to heighten the viewer’s experience and create thematic allusions.

“For example, Seven Tears, on view in our Main Gallery, is comprised of seven turntables and vinyl records, each playing a single tone from English composer John Dowland’s ensemble Lachrimae (1604). Philipsz reproduced Dowland’s song by running her finger around the rims of wine glasses filled with varying amounts of water to determine the pitch, and the circular form of the spinning records is a visual reminder of this act.”

Those sleek Denon turntables occupy individual white platforms of variant heights on the way to Ellsworth Kelly’s iconic Blue Black in the front stairwell, and from them, visitors can view the Pulitzer’s Water Court. There, with the reflection of the museum quivering on the face of the waters, art aficionados can absorb Philipsz’s serene self-harmonizing rendition of a 17th-century musical lament (accompanied, not too distractingly, by the susurrus of the Pulitzer’s rooftop ventilation system). The museum, it bears

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noting, commissioned this site-specific work, an exemplar of transcendent bliss.

In the Pulitzer’s Lower South Gallery, meanwhile, breath-centered notes from three chrome-plated organ pipes accompany a trio of similarly breath-centered photographic prints; in that much smaller enclosure, the effect of Philipsz’s work verges on dizzying, overpowering.

Nonetheless, Weissberg disagrees with the speculation that some visitors might find that work haunting or ghostly. “Personally, I don’t find Susan’s work to be spooky, but rather, I’d call it poetic,” she says.

“From my conversations with her in working together on this show, she is more interested in the way that sound can connect to or even animate a physical place. When hearing her work, one often becomes immersed in the sound as an installation, calling attention to the space which it inhabits.”

With an enthusiasm to equal her colleague’s, Tamara H. Schenkenberg, the Pulitzer’s curator, discusses “Atlas of Her World,” a career-spanning overview of the work of Zarina, a globetrotting American born in India. (The octogenarian artist, who surprisingly holds a degree in mathematics and statistics, prefers to go by her first name only.)

An astonishing tactility infuses most of Zarina’s works, from the quasi-abstracted cartography of the triptych Delhi in the Pulitzer’s Entrance Gallery, through four examples of something that calls to mind Braille artwork also there, to a piece perhaps cheekily characterized as an ectoplasmic high-rise façade (Shadow House I) in the Cube Gallery, to the Lower West Gallery’s Pool II, a piece that “feels” more than a little Brutalist, and Beirut Summer, which, absurdly, calls to mind a Cubist crucifix.

“I would say that Zarina is certainly interested in texture,” Schenkenberg says. “This often comes through in the materials she uses, as well as her working methods.

“For one, Zarina has a history of printing on handmade paper, which often displays a broad range of tones and textures. In some of the papers she used for the works on view in ‘Atlas of Her World,’ you can even see the organic matter embedded in their surfaces, or the delicate impressions left from the mesh screens used to mold the paper.

“Zarina has also created sculptures that she cast from paper pulp and produced a series of ‘pin drawings’ by repeatedly piercing the surfaces of large sheets of paper, both ways of exploring the dimensionality of the material and imparting it with different types of textures.

“Additionally, in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the artist produced a number of prints by inking planks of wood and producing impressions of their surfaces. You can clearly see the grain of the wood in these remarkable works, which are a clever nod to the material relationships between paper and wood.”

Schenkenberg otherwise dwells for a moment on what attracted her to the artist’s work: “Zarina engages a range of artistic and cultural traditions, in addition to her own biography, to produce a body of work that speaks eloquently about universal human themes, such as place, loss and memory.

“I was drawn to her work not only because it is visually striking and unique but also for its ability to communicate these profound and in many ways deeply personal ideas in ways that are capable of reaching us all.”

In the final analysis, whether together or apart, “Seven Tears” and “Atlas of Her World” may well leave a visitor to the Pulitzer with a feeling akin to dancing with one’s animus – a hypnagogic pas de deux.

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

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