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CENTER FOR PLANTBASED LIVING Her father’s death from cancer and her own experience with that longtime scourge recently led Caryn Dugan to establish Kirkwood’s Center for Plant-Based Living to help area residents live more healthily, as recounted by LN regular Brittany Nay.

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Ben Newman, keynote speaker and performance coach, teaches people to focus on their day-to-day performance as a way to build habits that lead to long-lasting success. Starting on page 10, read about Newman’s experience as well as where he finds inspiration. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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AI WEIWEI AT THE KEMPER

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EDITOR ‌I ABSOLUTELY LOVE SPENDING TIME IN THE KITCHEN TRYING new recipes. My favorites often involve lots of vegetables. I love the versatility, flavor and crunch vegetables add to a dish – plus, the nutritional value certainly doesn’t hurt. That nutritional note, though, is what inspired Caryn Dugan to create the nation’s first plant-based culinary-education destination right here in Kirkwood.

Starting on page 52 of The Daily, LN contributing writer Brittany Nay speaks to Dugan about her endeavor – The Center for Plant-Based Living – and what sparked the creation of the space. Spoiler: It involves the loss of a loved one and a personal health diagnosis. The Center for Plant-Based Living aims to serve as a community support system for those interested in adopting a plant-based lifestyle, and offers educational literature, corporate classes and more.

Also within this week’s edition, we are honored to announce the 2019 Ladue News Design Awards winners. Each space is absolutely stunning, and we are so honored to tout the work of these talented designers. Enjoy exploring these spaces, starting on page 25 of the Abode section.

All the best,

Editor’s Corner The word around town

Congratulations to HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis for recently receiving $10,000 from the Bayer Fund (formerly known as the Monsanto Fund). According to a press release, the grant will help support the museum’s Move It nutritional education program, which educates children in pre-K through fifth grade about the importance of nutritional foods and the digestive system. Since its introduction in June 2018, “the Move It program has been presented to more than 1,400 children and caregivers in the St. Louis area. The program gives participants a chance to learn about the value of the five food groups, the special things each type of food does for the body and an explanation of the digestive process – all while they take part in plenty of hands-on fun and opportunities to burn some of the discussed energy sources.”

St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield has been named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery, one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for General Surgery and one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery by Healthgrades – the only hospital in Missouri to achieve all three designations two years in a row. According to a press release, “The cardiac surgery honor places St. Luke’s among the top 50 U.S. hospitals for superior results in coronary artery bypass grafting procedures and heart valve surgery. The general and prostate surgery designations also recognize St. Luke’s for having superior outcomes. The general surgery rating includes bowel obstruction, colorectal, esophageal/stomach, gallbladder removal and small intestine surgeries.”

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veryone deserves to write their own story and live that story to its fullest. That’s the lesson Ben Newman wishes to impart on those he serves as a keynote speaker and performance coach. His mission is to empower clients to look at the process over the results in order to create habits that will drive success.

“I’ve always inspired by the opportunity to continue my mother’s story,” Newman says. “[She] inspired me to want to be the best that I can be every day.” When his mother passed away 11 days before his eighth birthday, Newman found himself inspired by the passion for life that she had exhibited until the end. “[It was] the greatest life lesson I ever learned,” he adds. “It’s not how long you live; it’s how you choose to live your life.”

A St. Louis native, Newman took a job at a local Fortune 100 financial firm in 2004. He later had the opportunity to speak in Chicago about his experiences. “I fell in love with the opportunity to inspire and empower others to write their stories,” Newman recalls.

The rest is history. Newman’s team has served Fortune 500 companies, sales organizations and major financial service providers around the world. On top of business clients such as Microsoft, Quicken Loans and the U.S. Army, Newman also provides services for professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, UFC and NCAA. He has worked with players from the last three Super Bowl Championship teams, as well as serving as the Mental Conditioning Coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team.

“The greatest relationships we build when we serve as a performance coach is where there is consistency in our time together. [This] drives long-term growth,” Newman says. He describes his process – with sports as well as business – as helping

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We help [clients] clearly define what the daily standard is for them to be their best and encourage them to focus on that standard, regardless of results – positive or negative.

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people identify the daily disciplines and behaviors that drive performance, and keep focus on the day-to-day rather than the success they can’t control.

“Oftentimes people are seduced by success and they let those feelings dictate how they show up,” Newman explains. “For example, if someone has a great day on Monday, they’re tempted to coast through the rest of the week and don’t put in the same effort that gave them that great day. We help [clients] clearly define what the daily standard is for them to be their best and encourage them to focus on that standard, regardless of results – positive or negative.”

Newman finds his career incredibly rewarding and continues to be driven by his mother’s legacy, and by wanting to be the best husband and father he can be. “The blessing for me is that the work I do every day gives me the ability to build deep relationships and lead people into leaving their legacies as well,” he confirms.

Those relationships have proven results and have earned him a number of accolades over the years. Real Leaders Magazine listed him in their 2019 Top 50 Speakers, and Influensive.com listed him as one of the Top 10 Motivators in Sports. His book, Own Your Success, has been ranked No. 13 in business reads by CEO READ and his website provides a free video course, as well as information on how to book Newman as a speaker.

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Gatherings & Goodwill

THE BIG MUDDY DANCE COMPANY

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The Big Muddy Dance Company

FALL SNEAK PREVIEW Photos and story by Diane Anderson

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ew and past audience members recent came together for a sneak peek of The Big Muddy Dance Company’s 2019-20 season at the Barnett on Washington in St. Louis’ midtown. The event gave patrons an opportunity to mix and mingle with the dancers and directors while sipping cocktails, eating light bites and enjoying a stellar performance by members of the company.

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This evening, we are excited to be celebrating our ninth year.

We are hosting our fall sneak preview and starting off our season with gusto!

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The Biome School

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he Biome School presented an evening of opera at The Ethical Society of St. Louis in Ladue in mid-September. The event, which acts as a benefit concert for the St. Louis-based school, featured a performance by renowned opera singer Morris Robinson. After his performance, guests enjoyed a VIP reception featuring complimentary drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a meet-and-greet with Robinson.

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Leon and Melissa Hamilton

Randy and Nancy Mayo

This event really increases awareness around The Biome School. We have our arts programming on showcase here today, which we think is really important for our students.

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Michele, Nile and Lamarr Mosley

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Union Avenue Opera

25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA Photos and story by Christina Kling-Garrett

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uests of the Union Avenue Opera’s 25th Anniversary Gala enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the beautiful Barnett On Washington while participating in a silent auction and wine pull.

After being seated for dinner, host Kathy Lawton Brown of Classic 107.3 welcomed everyone. Performances by Kenneth Overton, Elise Quagliata and Marsha Thompson capped off the event.

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Marjorie Smith, Kennith Smith, Edie Feman, Dr. Stephen Feman

Union Avenue Opera is proud to celebrate 25 years of producing amazing opera in the city of St. Louis, and we are even more thrilled to plan and share the next 25 years of growth. We offer a sincere thank you to all of our patrons, supporters and grantors who have made this auspicious anniversary possible.

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Humane Society of Missouri

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Photos and story by Diane Anderson he annual Balloon Glow dinner recently took place in St. Louis’ beautiful Forest Park under the auspices of the Great Forest Park Balloon Race. At the event, which benefited the Humane Society of Missouri, guests enjoyed cocktails, a fabulous dinner under the tent and Balloon Glow viewing, followed by a spectacular fireworks display. The event benefited the Animal Cruelty Fund.

This is a fantastic event for St. Louis and for families to come out and celebrate and support the city. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society’s Animal Cruelty Fund, dedicated to investigating, healing and preventing animal abuse.

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Design

ELEMENTS

GREEN WITH ENVY

By Emily Adams

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bsolute adoration for their current neighborhood led one Chesterfield family to brave a total fixer-upper.

“They saw this home in a nearby neighborhood and instantly saw the potential in the old, rundown home,” Leah Jarrell, owner of Lj Interior Designs, remembers.

“We basically ripped out everything.”

After an entire home gut – which included opening up the floor plan, raising the ceilings, giving the old brick a white paint refresh and moving and adding windows throughout the home – Jarrell says her client had a clear vision of what she wanted from there.

Jarrell leaped into the project, using her client’s Pinterest boards and the family’s routine as her inspiration. “I wanted to make sure that the home was cohesive and unique,” she says, “so we made sure that we used those ideas as jumping-off points and then tailored those ideas to fit the family, space and lifestyle.”

Beams were added to the ceiling for both structural support and architectural interest, and the window trimmings were painted black to add contrast to the white brick. The bold green light fixtures – arguably the most showstopping feature of the kitchen – were actually Jarrell’s client’s lucky find.

“Originally, the client wanted to do a color on the cabinetry, and we toyed around with a green,” Jarrell says. “We eventually decided to stick with a classic white, as tastes can change over time, and cabinets are a large expense. With green still on her mind, my client actually found these on her own. I love the pop of color against the white cabinetry.”

In the end, the massive project was more than worth the effort for Jarrell and the client alike. “It was a great collaboration from the very beginning,” she says.

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Ladue News spotlights the metro area’s most stunning spaces, both interior and exterior.

By Brittany Nay

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op interior designers know how to infuse each homeowner’s personality into a truly unique design for a given abode. That’s why Ladue News is once again highlighting the best in local inside and outdoor design projects with the Ladue News Design Awards.

Here, we honor this year’s skilled and talented winners, thoughtfully selected by a panel of independent judges, in six categories: bathroom, bedroom, dining room, kitchen, landscape and living space.

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WINNER

CATEGORY: BATHROOM | DESIGNER: AMy STudeBAkeR

AmY STuDEbAkER DESIGN

Photos by Alise O’Brien

Savor soothing serenity in this marvelous master bath by Amy Studebaker Design.

The St. Louis luxury living design firm chose a bright white color scheme for an all-encompassing experience, from the luxurious white marble floors to the richly detailed white-paneled walls, to accentuate the light and airy vaulted 14-foot ceiling.

Below built-in soffits, his-and-her vanities featuring white marble countertops and custom white cabinetry flank the bath’s beautiful focal point: a white freestanding bathtub situated below an arched window lined with a lovely lit inset border. The serene scene is reflected by rectangular mirror panes with chic sconces.

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“From studs to finishing details, this suite encompassed a functional and soothing space that our clients feel enhances their daily lives,” designer Amy Studebaker says.

Judges loved the light and bright bath, with one noting the “timeless design and quality materials ensure this room will age beautifully.”

Amy Studebaker Design, 11614 Page Service Drive, St. Louis, 314-440-0853, amystudebakerdesign.com

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WINNER

CATEGORY: BedROOM | DESIGNER: GiGi LOMBRANO

GIGI LOmbRANO INTERIORS

Photos by Anne Matheis

This former boy’s bedroom was transformed into a strikingly regal guest retreat for a pair of empty nesters thanks to Gigi Lombrano Interiors.

With a neo-glam design directive, designer Gigi Lombrano went to work refurnishing the room from top to bottom, with an elegant gray upholstered bed accented by lavish red floral bedding and shiny silver lamps and nightstands below a sparkling silver chandelier.

At the bed’s foot, splendid stools and an upholstered chair were updated with red- and white-striped fabric, adding more pops of color while tying together the room’s sleek design.

“A new [deep gray] paint color gives the room that final finishing touch,” Lombrano says.

Judges expressed their admiration for the unexpected neo-glam design, with one emphasizing the uniqueness of the “daring color palette of rich red, gray, black and silver.”

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WINNER

CATEGORY: DINING ROOM | DESIGNER: LauRIe LeBOeuf

CASTlE DESIGN

Photos by alise O’Brien

Hollywood Golden Age glamour drips from this dramatic dining room by Castle Design.

Debuting in a newly constructed 9,000-square-foot home, the Hollywood Regency-style space is grand yet inviting, comfortably accommodating 12 guests.

Architectural embellishments, such as three-piece crown molding, a tray ceiling and traditional archways, perfectly frame the room, notes designer Laurie LeBoeuf.

The stately cast-stone fireplace is flanked by a pair of hickory white walnut servers with platinum and silver leaf details, and the sideboards anchor delicate floral artwork and decorative hand-cut metal sconces, LeBoeuf adds.

For striking lighting, a showstopping pair of crystal chandeliers – Visual Comfort’s

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claret pendants in burnished silver leaf – preside above a custom Century table with a curvilinear base.

In keeping with the Regency style, LeBoeuf added interest with soft reflective surfaces, including the metallic Hartmann & Forbes grasscloth wallcovering and a shimmering custom paint treatment on the ceiling. “Luxe texture is added in the chair fabric and bamboo silk hand-knotted rug, placed over the large-scale Diana Royal marble floor,” she says.

A judge comments: “Wonderfully glamorous room! The color palette is beautiful.

The chandeliers are stunning and add high drama.”

Castle Design, 7707 Clayton Road, Clayton, 314-727-6622, emilycastle.com

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WINNER

CATEGORY: KITCHeN | DESIGNER: ReBeKaH MOORe MuRPHy

KARR BICK KITCHEN & BATH Photos by Lisa Mitchell

High-end and highly functional, this timeless kitchen designed by Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath graces a more than 100-year-old home.

Designer Rebekah Moore Murphy solved the challenge of a small space by removing the house’s three-story chimney and fireplace. The spectacular result was a kitchen double the size, allowing for the homeowners’ dream checklist items, from the large Sub-Zero Wolf appliances to the wine column in the bar.

To achieve a minimal aesthetic in the vein of British Humphrey Munson handmade kitchens, Murphy chose soft two-tone colors for the cabinetry, rich wood stain for the dynamic floors and extra-thick, 2-inch marble quartz countertops extending to the backsplash.

“We tiled all the walls in the space for a turn-of-the-century café feel,” Murphy says. “The island was designed to feel more like a table, with the square design.

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A long line of tall pantry cabinets solved the problem of not enough storage. The homeowners confidently say that every square inch of this kitchen was designed for [optimal] function and beauty.”

A judge agrees: “The fixtures and especially the appliances are works of art! This kitchen will stand the test of time and may even become better with age.”

Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath, 2715 Mercantile Drive, Brentwood, 314-403-7619, karrbick.com

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WINNER

CATEGORY: LANDSCAPE | DESIGNER: ToNy FriSELLA

FRISEllA lANDSCApE GROup Frisella Landscape Group rose to the challenge of carving a calming outdoor living space into a Wildwood client’s wooded, sloping backyard.

The resulting design by Tony Frisella was a three-tiered, lush landscape and entertaining space complete with the state’s first residential natural pool, a waterfall, an outdoor kitchen with a raised garden bed, and a gas fire pit lined by built-in seating.

“The construction of two irregular-edge, natural stone stairways are [an example] of engineering and artistic mastery and a testament to the incredible craftsmen we are proud to have on our team,” Frisella notes.

Limestone boulder retaining walls strategically support the elevation grade and structure throughout the three levels. And at its stunning centerpiece, the BioNova

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natural pool looks much like a pond, with a natural filtration system that makes for a satisfying swim.

“We added a stone bench that is hidden beneath the water for ultimate unwinding,” Frisella says. “We are thrilled to see [the landscaping] thriving as the plants mature and grow into the space.”

Judges expressed how well the project blends into the natural environment, with one noting it’s a “tranquil, soothing and overall wonderful space for relaxing and entertaining.”

Frisella Landscape Group, 2214 S. Big Bend Blvd., Richmond Heights, 636-798-2555, frisellalandscapegroup.com

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WINNER

CATEGORY: LiViNG SPACE | DESIGNER: JESSiE D. MiLLEr

JESSIE D. MIllER DESIGN

Photos by Megan Lorenz

Tasked with refreshing a seasoned bachelor’s Webster Groves home, Jessie D. Miller created a remarkably modern, masculine living space.

An eclectic mix of furniture and artwork gives the room a genuine collected look. “We incorporated some of his collected antiques and oddities with vintage and custom-made pieces to bring a fresh perspective to his living room,” Miller says.

Two seating areas were created with a combination of black leather sofas and unique olive- and mustard-hued chairs, making the space “perfect for parties,” a judge notes.

The judges also complimented the perfect mix of furniture and fabrics that gave the living room a collected feel, with one judge commenting: “The pair of classic midcentury leather sofas with silver metal frames have great lines and are perfect for a bachelor’s home. The chocolate brown draperies accent the beautiful windows, provide some vertical lines in the otherwise horizontal feel of the space, and tie in so beautifully with the pair of leather sofas and the dark brown mantel piece. What a great room.”

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Jessie D. Miller Interior Design, jessiedmiller.com

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Oversized windows welcome in natural light while designer lighting makes each living space glow. Along the main level, discover an office, and dining and living rooms, where you can welcome guests.

Cozy up fireside in the elegant, 2-story hearth room or prep meals on marble and quartz countertops in the state-of-the-art kitchen.

If ever in need of a breath of fresh air, step out onto your brickenclosed outdoor space. The recreation room boasts fun-filled enjoyments, with a game and media area, while an elevator offers access to all the bedrooms found on the second level. Finally, unwind in the master suite, which sprawls across an entire wing of the executive home, promising seclusion and comfort.

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Cozy SHOPPING

By Mary Mack

Everyone has a favorite way to stay cozy. Maybe it involves snuggling up in a lush duvet, grabbing a soft crew neck sweatshirt to run fall errands or even donning a knit kimono that’s akin to draping a blanket over your shoulders.

And though coziness doesn’t necessarily evoke style or flair, that’s scarcely the case for Argaman&Defiance – soon to be featured in a bricks-and-mortar location, Cozy Shop at The Meadows at Lake Saint Louis.

The brainchild of Lydia Crespo, Argaman&Defiance elevates coziness while employing a variety of surfacedesign techniques like natural dyes, printmaking and fabric painting to create everything from home goods to apparel and even bridal pieces, all by hand.

A St. Charles native, Crespo attended (and still raves about) Florissant Valley Community College for art before earning a scholarship to attend the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. There she immersed herself in various mediums from fiber arts, woodworking and sculpture to 3D printing and more.

“They really encourage you to just blur the lines of whatever you think you’re really good at or what you’re focusing on and push the limits to see what you can accomplish,” Crespo says. “I still carry that into my process today.”

On graduating from SAIC, Crespo received the school’s James Nelson Raymond Fellowship and launched Argaman&Defiance, the name coming from family ties to Defiance, Missouri, and the work of another dyer named Lydia (who, in the Bible, used a dye called argaman to create a rich purple).

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Chicago designers and makers, as well as larger companies, to see the beauty of Crespo’s work. Over the last few years, as a result, her pieces have been carried in select Target locations, Richmond Heights’ West Elm, online retailer Huckberry and even the shop where she formerly worked in school, Urban Outfitters.

“Opportunities come up, you have to jump on them,” she says of her wholesale experience. “And more and more, big-box brands are noticing and realizing that not only their customers support local but they are educated in how important it is to support local.”

After years in the Windy City, Crespo and her husband wanted a new challenge and decided to set up here. Partly this came from a realization that she could do her work really anywhere, along with her husband’s growing interest in coding and the great reputation of St. Louis’ LaunchCode.

“We wanted more, and I knew I could do more here in St. Louis,” Crespo says. “I could shout louder, I could be seen by more, and I already had the hustle that Chicago built in me, that I knew I could do great things here and really make a huge impact on my community.”

Crespo says she most enjoys partnering with local boutiques like Union Studio in St. Louis’ Botanical Heights neighborhood and FR & Company in St. Charles. She also makes a point to pop up all over the area at curated festivals and fairs like Craftoberfest at Urban Chestnut Brewing Company’s midtown St. Louis location and the Best of Missouri Market at St. Louis’ Missouri Botanical Garden.

Amid her busy market and pop-up season, Crespo learned about and decided to enter the RetailNEXT competition sponsored by The Meadows at Lake St.

Louis – just a week before the submission deadline. And although she didn’t capture the popular vote, the judges were so impressed with her and her business that, along with winner Generations Revival from Leslie Magrew, Crespo will enjoy a storefront opening at The Meadows at Lake St. Louis later this fall.

“It’s the last thing of my retail bingo card,” Crespo says with a laugh. “I’ve done wholesale, retail, I’ve done pop-up shops, I’ve done online sales, I’ve even worked retail, but I’ve never owned my own shop. I really want to try this out.”

Crespo envisions Cozy Shop as an “environment that seeks to educate and connect makers and creatives.” Along with her own pieces, she plans to bring in goods from other metro area makers and creatives, as well as offer workshops to share her own knowledge on everything from Instagramable gift-wrapping to dying fabrics with onionskin and rug-making.

Crespo says she’s looking forward to getting the store set up and especially excited to collaborate with her new neighbor, fellow RetailNEXT beneficiary Generations Revival.

“When we were pitching, we sat right next to each other in the greenroom and got to know one another,” Crespo says. “Leslie is just amazing. I love that we are going to be doing a very similar thing, and our shops are going to be right next to each other, so we can support and connect. I’m superexcited to see where this relationship goes.”

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ast year, Future Ancestor, the curated vintage furniture store, expanded to a new space in St. Louis’ Shaw neighborhood – but that’s not the only expansion the store made.

Late last year, Julia Leenig – who owns Future Ancestor with her husband, Brian – began to collect items that could translate to a wearable version of Future Ancestor. She called it Future Ancestor Closet.

“By March, I knew it needed its own name and identity, so I relaunched as Descendant,” she says.

Descendant is meant to reflect both timelessness and nostalgia, and was inspired by the idea that “everyday goods can elevate everyday beauty,” says Leenig. It keeps many of the same core principles as Future Ancestor, with clean, modern designs and an emphasis on independent makers.

“Descendant is the wearable, slightly more elevated version of Future Ancestor,” Leenig says.

The shop currently operates as a pop-up within Future Ancestor, where Leenig has dedicated about 200 square feet of space. She’s currently looking for a larger, stand-alone location. In the meantime, though, the nature of the space helps to emphasize the brand’s minimalist nature.

“I want people to feel calm and inspired in the space, so the design is very pared down intentionally, lots of crisp white and a few natural elements,” she says.

Leenig searches for quality in every product. But she says all of the items must still be wearable and are meant to be lived in. Descendant carries clothing, like linen wrap dresses, handmade wool sweaters, and iconic vintage Levi’s, as well as bags and accessories, and skin care items.

“You can expect a lot of high-quality, natural fabrics and minimaliststyle silhouettes,” Leenig says.

This fall, Descendant will feature a sustainable line from Spain called Rita Row, with items of clothing that are ethically crafted in Barcelona.

Leenig says the shop also carries other ethical, independent brands from LA, Portland and St. Louis.

“The bodysuits from St. Louis brand Fauxgerty have been a recent favorite,” she says. “We choose the brands we carry based on quality and style, but it’s also important to us that they produce responsibly.”

With so many products to choose from, Leenig relies on a gut feeling when selecting which to feature. She gravitates toward classic, modern, minimalist styles and then looks deeper into the brand.

“If the quality is where I want it to be and the company has integrity, it will make the cut,” she says.

Often, this means a higher price point, with some items, such as pants and cardigans, costing at least $120.

“People want high-quality items that don’t deteriorate after a few wears,” Leenig says. “They want pieces that can stand the test of time, and they want brands to care about the world.”

Above all else, Leenig says Descendant hopes to make its mark on customers by providing them with items that can serve a purpose in their lives.

“Having a wardrobe that feels authentic to you allows you to show up in your life less stressed, more confident and happier overall,” she says. “Our days are just better if we love the clothes we’re wearing.”

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he current NFL season was barely a few weeks old when 21 different quarterbacks were sidelined with a variety of injuries, several of them season-ending. Included were such stars as Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger, New Orleans’ Drew Brees and Jacksonville, Florida’s Nick Foles. Also, just prior to the season’s start, Andrew Luck, a rising star, announced he was retiring rather than face another in a long line of injuries.

What would you do if your leader suddenly wasn’t there?

Sports has adopted the operative phrase “next man up” – and that holds true for the business world, too.

Do you have the bench strength in place to step in for your leader should he or she retire or go elsewhere?

Have you put a succession plan in place, and do you have talented people ready, willing and able to take on leadership roles?

We expect our leaders to be resilient, especially if they have driven us to success. But the belief that leaders have the endless stamina, ideas and skills it takes to deliver success year after year forms a fallacy. “Great things in business are never done by one person,” Steve Jobs, Apple’s co-founder and

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Today’s leaders need to have the courage to accept change and to willingly let their bench strength evolve.

An organization’s “next man up” will be expected to perform in an environment that’s constantly changing and increasingly competitive. Tomorrow’s leaders must have the ability to revitalize, rebuild and embrace shared leadership approaches to accountability.

Global Leadership, a leadership guide co-authored

by Dr. Cathy L. Greenberg, cites the top five leadership competencies of the future as thinking globally, appreciating cultural diversity, developing technological savvy, building partnerships and alliances, and sharing leadership.

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When leaders are prepared, nurtured and enabled to build community, understand themselves and rethink the possibilities of nonlinear strategic planning, great things happen. In short, building a strong bench – in sports and in business alike – remains key to continued success.

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ext fall, the metro area will again welcome professional golf!

Earlier this month, the PGA TOUR Champions and the nonprofit Catholic health system Ascension announced a 4-year partnership to host a new professional golf tournament here.

The Ascension Charity Classic will run from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, 2020, at Norwood Hills Country Club in north St. Louis County.

This marks the first time the PGA TOUR has hosted an annual event in the area since 2001 and the first major sporting event in recent times to be hosted in North County.

The inaugural 54-hole stroke play tourney will feature World Golf Hall of Fame members and many of the top PGA TOUR Champions pros in competition. The Ascension Charity Classic will form the latest addition to the PGA TOUR Champions schedule, which includes 27 tourneys in 19 states and four nations.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Ascension Charity Classic to St. Louis and particularly to North County at Norwood Hills,” says Miller Brady, PGA TOUR Champions president. “The St. Louis area is one of the great sports regions in the United States, known for its passionate, dedicated fans and history of charitable giving and community engagement.”

He also predicts the new tourney “will quickly become one of our premier events.”

PORT, ECKELKAMP VIE IN ARIZONA Local golfer Ellen Port and Kayla Eckelkamp of Washington, Missouri, played in the recent 33rd U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur at Forest Highlands Golf Club in Flagstaff, Arizona.

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St. Joseph’s Academy girl’s golf team

in stroke play with a 150, Eckelkamp, a Maryville University grad, failed to make the cut.

Port won her round-of-64 match with a 2-and-1 victory over Sydney Ramskill of Salinas, California.

Shannon Johnson of Easton, Massachusetts, then defeated Port 2-and-1 in Round 32, thereby eliminating her.

ANGELS SET TWO RECORDS In the recent MO/IL River Challenge, the St. Joseph’s Academy girl’s golf team set a state record with their team score. So what did they do for an encore?

Simple – the Angels set another state record.

In the challenge at Quail Creek Golf Club, the Angels shot a team score of 291, which broke the Missouri high school record for a par 72 course.

Then, at the Smith-Cotton Classic at the Sedalia Country Club, St. Joseph’s smashed the record for a par 70 course with a team score of 277. Ironically, the Angels broke their own record there, set with a 306 in October 2017 in the second day of the Class 2 state tourney.

MEADOWBROOK WILL HOST MAGA CHAMPIONSHIP

The Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association recently announced the next two venues for awarding the Jim Tom Blair Trophy: Meadowbrook Country Club next year and St. Louis Country Club the year after.

In this year’s 29th edition, the Metropolitan Amateur Championship returned to a public venue, when

Aberdeen Golf Course became just the third public venue to host the area’s most coveted amateur title.

Following a similar distinction in 2000 and 2010, Meadowbrook will host the championship’s 30th edition from Aug. 6 to 8, 2020. The Ballwin Country Club will thus join Norwood Hills as the only three-time hosts.

Meadowbrook members captured the championship’s title in its previous years there, with Bob Beckmann winning in 2000 and Eli Grant winning in 2010.

In 2011, when St. Louis Country Club followed Meadowbrook as the championship’s host, Ryan Penfield, coming off his career at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, captured the title.

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s a freshman at the University of Missouri Columbia, Carolyn Dolan seemed to have everything going for her. A petite brunette with liquid blue eyes and an infectious smile, she was the kind of woman who made friends easily and thrived on adventure. Then one night in April 2012, she got into an argument with her boyfriend, and he ended their relationship. After he drove her back home, she locked herself in her bedroom and committed suicide.

That suicide happened seven years ago, and the Mizzou student’s mother, Vicki Dolan, is still trying to come to terms with the unexpected loss of her beautiful 19-year-old.

“I think she was in a momentary dark place, and it got beyond her control – she couldn’t pull back,” Dolan says. “I don’t think people understand that. There’s no turning back.”

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. For teenagers and young adults ages 14 to 24, it is the second leading cause of death. The state of Missouri ranks 18th in the nation for death by suicide, with one person taking his or her life every eight hours.

“After Carolyn’s death, I lived in a sea of guilt and doubt,” Dolan says. “My older daughter and I both started attending suicide support groups right away.

While trying to cope and heal from this unimaginable loss, I decided that I needed to do whatever I could to save another person … another family from the same devastation.”

Dolan soon turned her tragedy into a passionate philanthropic mission.

She became an active volunteer with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention/Eastern Missouri Chapter and now serves on its regional board of directors, where she chairs the Volunteer and Recruitment Committee and staffs area events. In late September, she was a part of the team that coordinated the Out of the Darkness Walk in St. Louis, connecting people who have had similar experiences, helping them heal and raising awareness in the community..

Dolan is also the immediate past board chair of Safe Connections, whose nationally accredited programs work to prevent and end domestic and sexual violence through youth education, a 24-hour crisis help line and therapy for adult and teen survivors. She is proud to be chairing its annual Lotus Ball fundraiser, which is taking place on Nov. 8 at the Missouri Athletic Club’s downtown St. Louis location.

Dolan explains that one of her sisters was attacked in 1969. “At the time, I had no idea what she was going through and how much the experience impacted her,” Dolan says. As part of her therapy, her sister signed up to work on a crisis hotline because

there were no resources available at the time. Dolan’s late daughter, Carolyn, was also a victim of sexual assault when she was only 12 years old. “After the incident, we filed charges, and we moved her to a different school,” Dolan says. “But the emotional scars remained.”

She continues: “Safe Connections serves 20,000 people each year. In today’s environment, we are experiencing a huge increase in calls to our helpline. This continues to increase the number of people needing our help and has led to a lengthy waiting list.”

Dolan, a senior vice president at Clayton’s Gershman Commercial Real Estate, co-founded Commercial Real Estate Women St. Louis in 1982 to advance the success of women in commercial real estate. She praises her employer for its Gershman Gives Back Program and for being “so caring and supportive of the volunteer missions of our employees. They really care about how we make a difference in the community.”

Talented, caring and compassionate, Dolan was honored as a 2018 Women of Achievement awardee. “I am still very honored and humbled to be a part of such an extraordinary and accomplished group of women,” she says. “We all have something to give. My missions are my hobbies, and if I can help save a life or prevent domestic abuse or violence, I know I am on the right path.”

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The naTion’s firsT PlanT-based culinary-educaTion desTinaTion offers hands-on cooking classes and demos in kirkwood.

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aryn dugan wants to get a plant on every plate across the metro area.

The sTlVeggirl, llc founder and local plantbased nutrition, culinary and lifestyle educator lost her father to cancer at an early age in 2008 – and she herself was diagnosed with the disease 10 weeks later. acting as her own health advocate, dugan searched for answers to a healthier lifestyle and discovered the growing area of literature supporting a whole-food, plantbased diet to bolster the body’s natural immune system. she adopted this plant-based diet and became a certified instructor through the Physicians committee for responsible medicine’s food for life program to share her knowledge with others through teaching immune-boosting, plant-based cooking classes at venues around the area, including the cancer support community of greater st. louis. but dugan felt she could do more to fill what she saw as a void locally. “i thought there ought to be a place where there are resources and plant-based cooking classes, and that there was a need and a demand from people for a bricks-and-mortar center where people could learn how to add more plants to their plate,” she says. so after two years of raising funds and developing programs, dugan recently launched the center for Plant-based living, the first plant-based nutrition and culinary education bricks-and-mortar destination of its kind in the nation, at 131

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w. Jefferson ave. in kirkwood. “when i was diagnosed with cancer, i was confused and scared and didn’t know what to do and where to go,” dugan says. “i want to be the [nutrition] resource i never had many years ago for people so they can come in to learn and take classes and have more hope for their health and gain kitchen confidence.”

The center aims to serve as a community support system for those researching or adopting a plant-based lifestyle, which consists mostly or entirely of eating vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes and fruits, while avoiding most animal products and processed foods. according to The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted

by T. colin campbell and Thomas m. campbell ii, scientific research shows a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of major illnesses, caryn Dugan including Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer, and plant-based dieters have reported boosted energy, reduced inflammation and better health outcomes.

The center for Plant-based living offers educational literature on the plant-based diet, as well as both demonstration and hands-on cooking classes. “i want people to come in if they’re curious about how to add more plants to their plate,” dugan says. groups also can rent the center’s kitchen for corporate classes, private events and more. “if you want to learn fast, host a private event and rent out our kitchen, where you will learn 30-minute meals and quick and easy snacks for a plantbased lifestyle,” dugan says.

I thought there ought to be a place where there are resources and plant-based cooking classes, and that there was a need and a demand from people for a bricks-and-mortar center where people could learn how to add more plants to their plate.

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the only in-person Forks Over Knives program,” Dugan says. “It’s a beginner program if you want to learn all about the science behind the plant-based diet.”

The sessions always sell out, and participants have reported some significant health benefits following the program, Dugan says: “Every single time I run that session, people have lost weight, and some say they have titrated down on their diabetes medications.”

As part of the community atmosphere Dugan aims to create at the center, she is inviting class and program suggestions through the organization’s website. “I am open to what people want,” she says. “If they love Mexican food and want a Mexican food class, contact me, or if they have a nut allergy, we will do a cooking class without any nuts.”

Dugan and her husband, Tim, built most of the

center, with the help of local designer Kory Waschick of Let’s Create Space. “When I designed the center, I wanted it to feel very much like home, and when you walk in, it does feel like home,” Dugan says. “The idea is to come in and start cooking, and people already know how to use everything because the kitchen has residential equipment, so when they get back to their own home, they have more confidence.”

Building community, confidence and knowledge about your health, all while having fun, defines the center’s reason for being, Dugan says: “Sign up for a class, and let’s cook together. And if you’re sick, let’s get you well.”

Center for Plant-Based Living, 131 W. Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood, 314-394-2063, cpbl-stl.com

class photos by Jen battas, courtesy of center for plant-based living

For next month, classes and programs include How Foods Fight Cancer on Nov. 6, How Foods Fight Diabetes on Nov. 13, Top 10 Plant-Based Kitchen Basics on Nov. 16 and Thanksgiving Sharables on Nov. 23.

Each demonstration class is open to roughly 15 attendees, while every hands-on class welcomes up to six participants. “You get a lot of personal attention in the hands-on class,” Dugan says, adding that interested attendees can sign up through the organization’s website, where new classes and programs are posted weekly.

Dugan says she is most proud of developing the Forks Over Knives six-week program, which will return in January. “Based on Forks Over Knives, a plant-based documentary by my friend [Brian Wendel], I created

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or Chef Anthony Lyons, the draw of McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care was evident from the very beginning.

After a conversation with one of the principal owners, Bob Leonard, Lyons was eager to come on board. “Bob talked to me about the ... assisted living [expansion],” he recalls. “The vision was to build one of the most elite retirement communities in St. Louis. Not everyone thinks of retirement communities as having really good food – we wanted to make sure to change that.”

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The expansion of McKnight Place soon revealed an impressive building with a resort-like atmosphere. Naturally, Lyons’ surroundings soon inspired the classically-trained chef. Hailing from Ireland, where he completed culinary school, Lyons moved to the United States in 1994.

“I worked in New England for a short while, then moved to St. Louis and worked in country clubs,” he shares. “I was at Cardinal Glennon for three years before I came to McKnight Place.” Here, he created a rare opportunity for those in the food industry to enhance their talents.

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“With the amount of variety we have, it’s a great opportunity for any cook who comes here,” Lyons believes. “You learn a lot of different skillsets and techniques because we vary our menus. We do traditional Italian, French, Asian, contemporary American. We never do the same thing twice in the same couple of days. We rotate the dinner menu because it’s got to be a new dining experience for our residents, every day. We gauge the likes of our residents as opposed to what we want to serve.”

Aside from the residents’ input, menus are driven by seasonal ingredients to ensure fresh flavors and inspired dishes. McKnight Place’s main dining hall is divided into three parts.

The bistro, for instance, serves intimate gatherings, with up to 25 guests. One can also enjoy a cozy breakfast by the fireplace in the the Garden Café, lunch on the outdoor patio or dinner in the formal dining room.

Lyons describes how variety is key to creating McKnight Place’s restaurant-style cuisine. “We get a lot of different residents coming in, so the needs and tastes change,” he says.

“We get compliments and constructive feedback. Our residents are great about it. We tweak recipes until we find what our residents like. We live by the mantra that you can ask anything; ‘yes’ is the answer. If there’s anything we can do that we know will be successful, the best place to get that information is from the residents.”

With residents who were former

restauranteurs, excellent cooks and world travelers, the diverse audience’s input proves to be of incredible value. “A resident recently asked for clam linguini and I was skeptical because I didn’t think it would go over well,” Lyons offers as an example. “Sixty percent of our residents ate clam linguini that night, and the rest said they’ll eat it the next time we do it.”

McKnight Place even offers a monthly resident council to ensure residents’ voices are heard and their suggestions can then be incorporated in upcoming events. “A testament to how well we’re doing is [having] family members come in and dine with us every single day,” Lyons asserts. “Instead of taking mom or dad or the grandparents somewhere else, they choose to dine with us.”

Residents and families often choose to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and reunions at McKnight Place as well.

When asked about the most enjoyable aspect of his career, Lyons reports its “the residents, absolutely.

To get to talk to our residents and their families on a daily basis, and to see our entire team – anybody from any department – sits and talks with [them]. It is such a fulfilling job.” And, it seems, the residents feel right at home at McKnight Place.

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sther’s Persian Cafe, which debuted in Bridgeton in May, treats guests with traditional Middle Eastern comfort food like flame-grilled kebabs cooked in an open kitchen.

The eatery comes from first-time restaurateur Reza Toghiyany, who named it after his daughter, Esther Spurgeon. The Iran native came here in 1979 and has since dabbled in many industries, including cooking at seafood restaurants, working with rental properties, selling cars and refurbishing propane tanks. All the while, cooking remained a regular pastime for him.

“My grandfather was a professional chef, and my sister is a professional chef who has published a few

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books,” Toghiyany says. “Food is our passion in my family. It’s something I love. I always cooked for friends and family at parties and invited people to enjoy good food in the park if I didn’t have room in my house.”

Esther Spurgeon and her husband, Jake, a designer for Kirkwood’s Mosby Building Arts (and sporadic LN contributor), helped configure the space for Toghiyany to continue honing his culinary skulls. The dining area seats roughly 45 and sports a blue-andgray color scheme.

From the menu, guests can choose from appetizers such as kookoo sabzi, a Persian herb frittata made with ingredients including eggs, fresh parsley and turmeric.

Another highlight, tahdig, combines a layer of crispy

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rice and the diner’s choice of Persian stew, whether herbal ghormeh sabzi or beef gheymeh.

Salads include shirazi, which mixes cucumber, tomato, onion and lime juice, as well as a beet salad with spring mix, beets, feta and walnuts. Sandwich options include the aforementioned kookoo sabzi, a Persian cutlet and beef tongue, each served with grilled potatoes, pickles, tomato and onion.

Marinated, flame-grilled kebabs – a house specialty – come with basmati rice, grilled tomatoes and bread.

Kebab options include koobideh (seasoned ground beef), barg (filet mignon) and chicken. The soltani (meaning “in the style of a sultan or king”), Toghiyany’s personal go-to, features one filet and one koobideh kebab.

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Additional authentic dishes include fesenjan, a Persian chicken stew flavored with walnuts and pomegranate sauce, and served with basmati rice.

To drink, guests can choose from fountain sodas, tea, Turkish coffee and doogh, a salty, mint-infused yogurt cold drink.

All things considered, Esther’s Persian Cafe undoubtedly would make a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious stop for a meal prior to enjoying Variety Theatre’s production of Mary Poppins at the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ Touhill Performing Arts Center.

“I love introducing the thousands of years of Persian food history to people,” Toghiyany concludes regarding his restaurant. “I believe it’s healthy food that tastes good. It takes a little time to make. It’s not fast food. I’m cooking it fresh.”

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‌Story: Near the turn of the 20th century, George and Winifred Banks see the latest in a line of exasperated nannies depart their London home, fleeing their incorrigible children, Jane and Michael.

George, a bank executive, has little time for family issues, so he instructs Winifred to find a replacement.

Jane cheekily writes her own advertisement for the position, which her father tosses into the fireplace – whence it acts as a summons. In no time at all, a brash young woman who calls herself Mary Poppins and declares she is “practically perfect” arrives at the Banks residence and informs the family that she has assumed nanny responsibilities.

Mary Poppins introduces Jane and Michael to all manner of new people, including her friend Bert, the amiable chimney sweep, a talking statue and Mrs. Corry, the proprietor of a “conversation shop” in the nearby park where “chatterboxes” gather daily.

Meanwhile, George has imperiled his position at the bank by turning down a loan request from a man named von Hussler, whose idea for making money rings hollow. Instead, George backs the humble, enterprising Northbrook, who hopes to open a factory with jobs for many people. When von Hussler obtains a loan from another bank and appears to be a smashing success, George is suspended by his boss pending a hearing.

While Mary Poppins tends to the headstrong children, whose toys inform the nanny of their bad behavior, Winifred struggles to find a place in “high society” after leaving her acting career at George’s request. And George has difficulty relating to his family due in no small part to the strict ways of his own boyhood nanny, whom Winifred summons when Mary Poppins suddenly departs.

Mary Poppins has done her best to instruct Jane and Michael on behaving properly and looking beyond surfaces to find the best in people. But has she genuinely influenced the children – and, for that matter, their parents?

Highlights: Variety Theatre returns to the magical allure of Mary Poppins for its 11th annual professional production under the careful direction and choreography of Tony Award nominee Lara Teeter.

As he has with previous presentations, Teeter skillfully blends the talents of professional performers with children of all abilities to produce a lively, entertaining and fulfilling show for all.

Other Info: According to publicity, Variety Theatre’s annual production is the only one of its kind in the nation, “featuring an inclusive children’s ensemble performing alongside a professional adult cast.” Each year, the troupe’s show includes in its ensemble children with disabilities, as well as other talented kids who work to deliver a well-honed product.

Erica Stephan excels in the title role, both in her finely crafted portrayal of the independent nanny and

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with her soaring soprano, which magnificently shapes such classics as “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Anything Can Happen” and “Practically Perfect,” the last of which was written specifically for the musical version.

Drew Humphrey reprises his role as the genial Bert from Variety Theatre’s 2015 version, charging the audience with his gravity-defying turn on “Step in Time,” as he ascends one side of the stage, walks across the ceiling and then down the other side, tap-dancing his merry way with the amazing assistance of Flying by Foy. It’s the rousing highlight of the second act and features a stage full of adults and kids dressed as chimney sweeps in a tap dance extraordinaire deftly maneuvered by Teeter with Humphrey’s noted assistance.

Maya J. Christian is an enormous crowd-pleaser as the ageless Mrs. Corry, who leads the large ensemble in the fast-paced, colorful, Act 1 number “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”

Michael James Reed gives a polished performance as the good-hearted if trepidatious George, and Heather Matthews brings out Winifred’s self-doubting but sweet nature, while Taylor Gilbert and Gabe Cytron delight as Jane and Michael, respectively. Zoe Vonder Haar and John Kinney bring considerable humor to the roles of the Bankses’ servants, Mrs. Brill and Robertson Ay, while Whit Reichert does splendid double duty as kindly neighbor Admiral Boom and George’s blustery bank chairman.

Mary Poppins is filled with familiar and lovable tunes as well as some spectacular dancing and special effects in Variety Theatre’s highly enjoyable presentation.

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Around Town

By Emily Adams

‌Tue., Oct. 29

It’s the most spectacularly spooky time of the year, and The Sheldon Concert Hall & Art Galleries in St. Louis has the perfect way to celebrate. Join the Zafira Quartet for CHILLS & THRILLS, a Halloween-themed evening of music, costumes and snacks. Selections include family-friendly compositions from the Harry Potter cinematic oeuvre, Ghostbusters, The Addams Family, Beetlejuice and more. 7:30 to 9 p.m. $10 adult admission; free for those 18 and under. thesheldon.org.

Tue., Oct. 29, to Sun., Nov. 24

The hilarious, energetic DIXIE’S TUPPERWARE PARTY that took off-Broadway by storm is returning to the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights for nearly a month of performances that should have area residents doubling over in laughter.

This heartwarming, outrageous story features giveaways, audience participation – and a fabulous assortment of Tupperware. Times and prices vary. playhouseatwestport.com.

Tue., Oct. 29, to Tue., Feb. 11

Breathe in, breathe out and wake up the right way with INDOOR SUNRISE YOGA at the new Gateway Arch Visitor Center in downtown St. Louis. This weekly 45-minute class, hosted by the Gateway Arch Park Foundation and Yoga Buzz, welcomes all experience levels and takes place every Tuesday morning. 7 a.m. Free. No RSVP required. archpark.org.

Sat., Nov. 2

THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS are giving fans a chance to get closer to the action than ever before with their brand-new Fan Powered World Tour at Enterprise Center in St. Louis. The tour offers more than 20 opportunities before, during and after the game for fans to directly interact with the team’s stars, including a pregame event and a free autograph session. 2 and 7 p.m. Prices vary. harlemglobetrotters.com.

Fri., Nov. 1

Kick off the month with the November installment of the CLAYTON COMEDY SERIES, which features three legendary local comedians: Jeremy Hellwig, Libbie Higgins and Tiel Pearce. Hosted by emcee extraordinaire Yale Hollander, this evening includes food and drinks courtesy of Kingside Diner.

9 to 10:30 p.m. Free. kingsidediner.com/after-dark.

Wed., Oct. 30 Sun., Nov. 3, to Fri., Nov. 15

The 41ST JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL presents keynote speaker Isaac Mizrahi, speaking about his new book, I.M.: A Memoir, in which the fashion industry leader poignantly reflects on his struggles and his life. The festival – held in Creve Coeur’s Staenberg Family Complex – ranks as one of the largest events of its kind in the country, and offers author discussions and presentations on topics that range from history to music to politics to family and more. Tickets and prices vary. jccstl.com.

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The St. Louis County Library Foundation presents Instagram influencer and children’s book author EVA CHEN and illustrator DEREK DESIERTO for a signing and discussion at the library’s Ladue HQ as part of its Reading Garden Event Series. Equal parts fashion fairytale and girl power guide, Juno Valentine and the Fantastic Fashion Adventure marks the second collaboration between Chen and Desierto. 6:30 p.m. Free. slcl.org.

Fri., Nov. 1, and Sat., Nov. 2

Fueled by coffee and a mission to support women-owned co-ops in coffee-producing countries, Stringbean Coffee in Brentwood presents the BURLAP ART SHOW. The event showcases 24 area artists using the burlap bags that hold coffee beans to create innovative, caffeine-inspired works of art, as well as live music by Gavin M. All proceeds benefit the Cafe Femenino Foundation. 6 to 9 p.m. Friday; 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. stringbeancoffee.com.

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The Wine Life WHAT I AM DRINKING NOW…

By Stanley Browne Grape: 100% Pinot Noir Location: Santa Barbara, California Owner: Blair Pence Winemaker: Sashi Moorman Approximate Retail Price: $22 Website: pencevineyards.com TASTING NOTES: Color: Slight hints of garnet, fading into hues of ruby; bright, but slightly hazy Aroma: Hints of wild black cherry and red plum laced with black tea and the slightest hints of anise and leather Taste: Light-bodied with prominent red fruit, dancing on the palate with balanced acidity and surprising but pleasant tannins

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The vineyards themselves, at the outset, underwent scrupulous planning prior to the planting of the chardonnay, pinot noir, Gamay and syrah. Pence took a spare-noexpense approach to the analysis of the land, using the most recent technologies to determine everything involved in the terroir – from solar exposure, wind, fog and mean temperature to the specific soil type, elevation and angle of each slope.

Such meticulous research aided in deciding what varietals and clones to plant in the many different microclimates there. This essentially shaved off a few thousand years of trial and error that monks and farmers of early Europe had to endure. Collective wisdom and the marvels of modern technology yielded several specifically planted plots of grapes capable of great potential.

Originally inspired by Burgundy, owner Blair Pence uses this painstakingly diverse planting of varieties and their respective

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clones – as well as winemaker Sashi Moorman taking a minimalistic approach to production, allowing the terroir and natural personalities of the grapes to show through – not so much to imitate Burgundian-style wine, per se, as to emulate the Burgundian approach to farming and production.

The result: deliciously inviting wines with complexity and balance that show both the character of each varietal and the character of the land from which it came.

Pence easily epitomizes all things good, from living in harmony and balance with the land and the crew that tends it to the passion for such a life and the wine that ultimately comes from it.

Food Pairings: Wild mushroom risotto, beef Wellington, medium to soft creamy and aromatic cheeses, yellowfin tuna with a wine-based sauce and shepherd’s pie would all pair well with the Pence pinot noir.

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Fresh oFF a major expansion, one oF the area’s Finest museums showcases a thought-provoking debut exhibition From one oF china’s most renowned artists.

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Midwestern premiere marks the return of the newly renovated and expanded Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum on the Danforth Campus of Washington University in St. Louis.

Yet it’s no ordinary debut.

Artist Ai Weiwei may be one of the most renowned working Chinese artists in the world. The Beijing-born creative, whose work has been exhibited in Jerusalem, Istanbul, London, New York City and more, can now add St. Louis to his first thematic museum exhibition in the Midwest.

“Ai Weiwei is one of the most important artists of our time, but also one of

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our most important humanitarian voices,” says William T. Kemper director and chief curator Sabine Eckmann, who also curated the exhibition. “His practice is grounded both in the history of art – especially conceptualism and minimalism – and in a kind of radical realism that forces us to grapple with urgent political and ethical questions. I feel incredibly privileged to bring Ai and his work to St. Louis.”

“Ai Weiwei: Bare Life” encompasses more than 35 works spanning the last two decades of the artist’s career. Split into two thematic sections, exhibition pieces include sculptures, photographs, films and site-specific installations, all in the freshly expanded Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum.

The museum, which closed in May 2018 for the expansion and reopened on Sept. 28 of this year, sports a striking new façade of polished stainless steel that stands 34 feet high, adding an artistic element of invitation and reflection to the university’s lush campus. Other major additions include a glass-lined lobby, the 2,700-square-foot James M. Kemper Gallery, the reinstalled Florence Steinberg Weil Sculpture Garden and other reimagined galleries, plus more minor details, such as a coffee bar on the first floor.

But it’s “Bare Life” that truly stuns.

“In many ways, this exhibition is emotionally overwhelming,” says Eckmann.

“For example, in Bombs – a new piece created specifically for this exhibition – Ai visualizes full-scale, hyperrealistic renderings of 43 weapons of mass destruction.

The images are frightening but also beautiful.”

The collection of works includes all-new pieces created for the exhibition – such as the wallpaper mural Bombs, just mentioned – as well as some of Ai’s most famous creations, each displaying an insightful understanding of Chinese culture, both ancient and modern. In total, the exhibition serves as a challenging, thoughtprovoking meditation on human rights in the international community.

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“When you step back and consider the purposes for which the bombs were created and see them literally hanging overhead as the wall curves upwards, I think that seductive aesthetic quality makes the bombs all the more appalling,” says Eckmann.

The attention to detail and high regard for the audience shows. In a press release announcing the exhibition’s launch, Ai stated that “the process of selecting the works and curating the show with Sabine Eckmann has been intense, but also precise and meaningful.”

Another of the most arresting pieces can be found in the first portion of the exhibition, dubbed the “Bare Life” Section. Forever Bicycles (2019), one of the site-specific new works, consists of 720 Forever bicycles – an iconic Chinese brand – stacked upon one another to form an archway that visitors are invited to walk through.

The installation serves as an attention-grabbing introduction to the section’s theme, which confronts the global refugee crisis. On the other hand, the “Rupture” Section finds Ai working with historical Chinese artifacts to understand China’s ancient roots and its rise to modernity.

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When all is said and done, it’s hard to believe that “Bare Life” marks only the beginning of a new era for the museum – a moment Eckmann believes will prove to be “transformational.”

“Our new galleries will roughly double exhibition space for our outstanding permanent collection, while the dramatic new stainless steel façade, as well as the surrounding park and underground garage, will make the museum more visible and more accessible to the St. Louis community,” she says.

Any director and curator will tell you that capacity, funding and facilities remain vital to any museum – but the contents matter most.

“At the end of the day, this expansion is not just about building new spaces,” says Eckmann. “It’s about establishing the Kemper Art Museum as a site where visitors not only encounter stimulating art but also reconsider who we are as humans and how we respond to the world around us.”

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, 1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, 314-935-5000, kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu

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