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EDITOR ‌THIS WEEK, I HAD THE GOOD FORTUNE TO ATTEND A presentation given by neurosurgeon and CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, who was in St. Louis as part of the St. Louis Speakers Series, presented by Maryville University. Having traveled the world as a journalist and doctor, Gupta shared many stories from his career, which has included reporting from and operating in war zones, but one insight in particular stuck with me. He noted that each day, we have millions of experiences, both large and small. He suggested that we think of those experiences on a bell curve. On that bell curve, about 70 percent of our experiences are expected events that fall into our usual worldview. However, that leaves another 30 percent of experiences that lie on the periphery or go against the grain. It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day of life, with all of our predetermined expectations and obligations. Sometimes, though, it’s the experiences that go against the grain and challenge our worldview that can have the most profound impact on our lives. The challenge he presented is one worth repeating: As you go about your day, pay attention to those experiences that lie on the periphery. The challenges they present just might allow you to shift the way you see things, and find solutions that are right in front of you, if you only know where to look.

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Editor’s Corner The word around town The Women of

The Sheldon Concert Hall and

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis has created a sweet salute for

Achievement recently

Art Galleries is ready to pop the

the Gateway Arch’s 50th anniversary. The hotel is creating an

elected new officers

Champagne in light of its award-

edible replica of the monument, built entirely with gingerbread

for 2015-2016. The

winning month this October.

bricks. Guests who purchase a special luxury overnight package

newly elected officers

Executive director Paul Reuter won

through the end of the year are eligible to be included in the

are president Joni

a Mid-America Emmy Award in the

replica with a personalized holiday brick.

Karandjeff, vice-

category of Arts/Entertainment

Bricks also can be purchased

president Gwendolyn

Program Special for his role in

for $25, and proceeds

Packnett, secretary

creating the two-hour PBS special,

support Ronald

Barbie Freund,

“City of Music,” which was produced

McDonald

treasurer Marian

for broadcast by The Nine Network.

House.

Nunn, immediate

The venue also was named a

past president Nanci Bobrow, luncheon chair

Gwendolyn Packnett, Joni Karandjeff

WeddingWire 2015 Editors’ Pick as one of the top 20 best theater- and

Pam Toder and luncheon vice chair Gin Wachter.

music-themed wedding venues in the

Celebrating 61 years with its 2016 luncheon, Women

country. Finally, the month of honors

of Achievement honors area women who have

was rounded out when The Sheldon

demonstrated significant commitment to bettering the

was chosen for induction into the

community. Nominations are currently being accepted

Missouri Music Hall of Fame in the

at woastl.org/nominate.php.

venues category.

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t’s been four years in the making. It’s made up of more than 150 objects from 1935 through ’65, ranging from chairs to a 1954 Chevrolet Corvette. It’s the Saint Louis Art Museum’s “St. Louis Modern” exhibit, and it’s on display from Nov. 8 to Jan. 31. This exhibit pays homage to the 50th anniversary of Eero Saarinen’s massive masterpiece we know as the Gateway Arch, which began with planning in 1935 and was completed in 1965. Visitors will be taken on a chronological journey featuring 150 objects and artworks from the Art Museum’s collections, private lenders and more than 30 museums from around the country. Curator David Conradsen notes that the exhibit features textiles, furniture, stained glass, sculpture and much more. “This exhibit looks at modern design and how it came to St. Louis’ most important practitioners,” he says. “It commemorates modern design and the way we look at the world.” Research assistant and fellow exhibition curator Genevieve Cortinovis calls the exhibit “rich.” “It’s an exciting and diverse show,” she says. “Regardless of what your interests are, you’ll find something you love.” Visitors can expect to find a wide variety of mid-century modern design objects that were designed or made by St. Louis architects, designers and architects, Conradsen says. “Everyone will be able to form their own idea of what (mid-century) modern is based on what we have in ‘St. Louis Modern.’” Some of the artists, architects and designers who will be featured include Harris Armstrong, Harry Bertoia, Frederick Dunn, Charles and Ray Eames, Dorothy Liebes, Samuel A. Marx, Isamu Noguchi, Victor Hugo Proetz, Siegfried Reinhardt, Eero Saarinen and Pipsan Saarinen Swanson. The exhibit will explore several themes like machine-age, aerodynamic design; mass-market design; the influence of architects and tastemakers; embellishments; and Scandinavian design. Cortinovis says she hopes visitors come away with an appreciation for the evolution of modern design, both aesthetically and philosophically. “We’re just so excited to share it with the public,” she says. Throughout work on this project, Conradsen says the team rediscovered many St. Louis design contributors who had been lost in the shuffle of the design world. “This is very much a local story, but we know we haven’t learned it all,” he says. “We’re looking forward to discovering more.” Conradsen says they’ve been envisioning this exhibit through photographs and drawings for so long, and the Art Museum is

excited to share it with the St. Louis community. “The best part of this is that people can leave the exhibit and go out and continue to experience it,” Conradsen says. “They can rediscover mid-century modern design in their neighborhood buildings, their churches, their community centers. There’s an architectural component to this that people can take away at their own pace.” The ticketed exhibit is free for Art Museum members, $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, and $6 for children ages 6 to 12. Children 5 and younger are admitted for free. To learn more, visit slam.org or call 314-721-0072.

Designed by Charles eames and ray Kaiser eames, manufactured by Herman Miller Furniture Company, Lounge Chair Wood (LCW), designed 1946; Saint Louis art Museum, Gift of tom and Jean Wolff in memory of Charles eames 47:1985; © eames office, LLC

Designed by eero Saarinen, manufactured by Knoll, inc., armchair, 1956, manufactured c.1960; Saint Louis art Museum, Gift of Michael ashworth 8:2000; ©Knoll, inc.

isamu noguchi, architecture by Harris armstrong, Ceiling for american Stove Company, from The architectural Forum: Magazine of Building, october 1948; Harris armstrong Collection, university archives, Department of Special Collections, Washington university Libraries

Victor Hugo Proetz, Bull’s eye Mirror, 1941, Saint Louis art Museum, Bequest of Dr. arthur W. and Mrs. esther S. Proetz in memory of Victor Proetz 68:1987a,b

eero Saarinen with models of the Gateway arch; Yale university Library, Manuscripts and archives; © St. Louis Post-Dispatch

PHotoS CourteSY oF tHe Saint LouiS art MuSeuM

Samuel a. Marx, residence for Morton D. May, Ladue, Missouri, interior, 1940; © Chicago History Museum, Hedrich-Blessing, photographer

Harry Bertoia, Maquette for Sculpture Screen at Lambert-St. Louis airport terminal, 1954–55; Saint Louis art Museum, Funds given by Mrs. Charles W. Lorenz, the e. reuben and Gladys Flora Grant Charitable trust, and the Gary Wolff Family 39:2001; © 2015 estate of Harry Bertoia / artists rights Society (arS), new York

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Larry is a top luxury real estate agent with over $100 million “SOLD” in just 15 years. He brings integrity, character and keen market insight to client relationships. His knowledge of contract negotiations is legendary. These attributes foster client loyalty and referrals. His geographic focus includes Clayton, Ladue, Town & Country and University City. His diverse practice covers executive relocation, physicians and professionals. Larry serves the 50+ market as a Senior Real Estate Specialist. Larry donates his time and skillset to serve on both civic and professional boards.

Caryl Sunshine 314.749.4803

Larry Levy, SRES (R) 314.520.5668

Experience Matters Melinda McCarthy

Susan Hurley

With over 24 years in real estate sales and management experience in the golf course community of St. Albans, Melinda’s focus includes working with buyers building their dream homes ranging from $300,000 to $8,000,000. In 2014, Melinda joined the Janet McAfee team and has expanded her geographic focus to include Chesterfield, Wildwood, Town & Country and Ladue. She continues to have great success with over $14 million in sales in 2015. Melinda says her greatersuccessisthesatisfiedclientswhobecome and remain good friends and repeat customers.

Determining client needs, and creating a realistic direction to obtain results, allows buyers and sellers to meet their goals in any market! Whether relocating to or away from the area, building your dream home, a ﬁrst time move, or transitioning into new spaces, the 22 years of experience and top ranking allows me to guide you seamlessly through the process! As one client observed, “Susan... I could not believe our house sold for full asking price in 12 days! Your professionalism and friendship were greatly appreciated.”

Melinda McCarthy 314.606.2180

Susan Hurley 314.308.6636

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NEW LISTING KIRKWOOD $559,000 421 Bach Avenue

NEW LISTING LADUE $1,695,000 2 Log Cabin Drive

Open 11/8, 1-3 PM NEW LISTING LADUE $879,000 21 Berkley Lane

Open 11/8, 1-3 PM NEW LISTING LADUE $810,900 11 Hacienda

NEW LISTING CLAYTON $850,000 8160 Whitburn Drive

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2 LOG CABIN DRIVE, Ladue. Exquisite property on 1.8 acres of manicured grounds. Classic brick Colonial. Private pool setting stuns

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$1,695,000

21 BERKLEY LANE, Ladue. Classic 2-story Colonial home on a quiet cul-de-sac with an updated kitchen, fresh paint and lovely landscaping- move right in! $879,000. Open 11/8, 1-3 PM

2061 FIRETHORN DRIVE, Frontenac. New look! Come see the new custom master bedroom closets and mud room cubbies by St. Louis Closet Company! $679,900.

Open 11/8, 1-3 PM

421 BACH AVENUE, Kirkwood. Custom built Berkley home boasts open floor plan and gourmet kitchen. Hearth is breathtaking with custom stone work and scenic views to back yard. $559,000 268 VALLEYBROOK COURT, O’Fallon. Beautiful ranch situated in a cul-de-sac on just over 1/3 of an acre. Home features a main floor master with divided floor plan. $236,875

LuxuryCollection 9847 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue. 5 BARCLAY WOODS DRIVE, Ladue. 508 HERON COURT, St. Albans. 2 FORDYCE LANE, Ladue. BLUFFS OF ST. ALBANS, Saint Albans. 10490 LADUE ROAD, Ladue Schools. 2 GLEN CREEK LANE, Ladue. 6 APPLE TREE LANE, Ladue. 48 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE. 16 FORDYCE LANE, Ladue. 5105 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE. 215 SOUTH WARSON ROAD, Ladue. 9048 CLAYTON, TBB. Richmond Heights. 14790 SUGARDWOOD TRAIL, Chesterﬁeld. 8921 MOYDALGAN ROAD, Ladue.

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14410OPENMEADOWCOURTWEST,Chesterﬁeld. 1-3PM 7512 BALSON AVENUE, University City. $317,500. 1-3 PM 17 PICARDY LANE, Ladue. 515 SOUTH WARSON ROAD, Ladue. 9052 CLAYTON, TBB. Richmond Heights. 729 HIGHWAY H, Troy. 750 SOUTH PRICE ROAD, Ladue. 37 COUNTRYSIDE LANE, Frontenac. 179 BELLE MAISON COURT, Creve Coeur. 67 CRESTWOOD DRIVE, Clayton. 6459 WYDOWN BOULEVARD, Clayton. 432 S. MCKNIGHT ROAD, Ladue. 135 NORTH HANLEY ROAD, Clayton. 13517 WESTON PARK, Town & Country. 1516 SHEPARD ROAD, Wildwood. 17 FAIR OAKS, Ladue. 28 VOUGA LANE, Frontenac. 108 CLUB CREEK COURT, St. Albans. 369 MERLOT LANE, St. Albans. 28 PICARDY LANE, Ladue. 2192 WHITE LANE, Chesterﬁeld. 345 MERLOT LANE, St. Albans. 9 WILLOW HILL, Ladue.

$1,190,000 $1,149,000 $1,100,000 $1,095,000 $1,089,000 $1,040,000 $1,029,000 $995,000 $979,000 $975,000 $969,000 $940,000 $875,000 $869,500 $859,000 $850,000 $849,000 $845,000 $829,000 $819,000 $799,000

RESIDENTIAL HOMES 53 CHAMINADE DRIVE, Creve Coeur. 719 FORBY ROAD, Wildwood. 694 ST. ALBANS SPRING ROAD, St. Albans. 8 FOREST CLUB DRIVE, Clarkson Valley. 4347 MCPHERSON AVENUE, CWE. 10128 INGLESIDE DRIVE, Ladue. 16407 KEEGAN BLUFF COURT, Chesterﬁeld. 13518 FEATHERSTONE DRIVE, Town & Country. 4601 MCPHERSON AVENUE, CWE. 12674 CONWAY ROAD, Creve Coeur. 420 E. MADISON AVENUE, Kirkwood. 545 GASCONY WAY, Warson Woods. 1616 DEARBORN, Warson Woods.

1071 KEYSTONE TRAIL, Chesterﬁeld. 149 HEATHERWOOD, Ladue Schools. 2477 INDIAN TREE CIRCLE, Wildwood. 208 TIMBER TRACE, Saint Albans. 410 N. NEWSTEAD, 9S, CWE. 11928 CONWAY ROAD, Westwood. 19 WOODS FORT COURT, Troy. 9137 MORITZ AVENUE, Brentwood. 1009 S. MCKNIGHT ROAD, Richmond Heights. 7512 BALSON AVENUE, University City. 1600 PRATHER AVENUE, St. Louis. 1171 OSAGE RIDGE ROAD, Augusta. 7484 GANNON AVENUE, University City. 7527 TEASDALE AVENUE, University City. 8700 WHITE AVENUE, Brentwood. 1827 RUTGER STREET, Lafayette Square. 533 RED BRIDGE, Ballwin. 3170 CANAL STREET, St. Charles. 4641 KELLYKRIS DRIVE, St. Charles. 65 SOUTH LACLEDE STATION, Webster Groves. 318 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, UNIT 2S, Clayton. 228 MORGAN STREET, St. Charles. 14492 MOORGATE DRIVE, Chesterﬁeld. 12 ELM COURT, St. Peters. 3407 HIGHGATE LANE, St. Charles. 5018 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE, St. Louis. 1189 PARTRIDGE AVENUE, University City.

$449,999 $449,000 $439,900 $434,900 $395,000 $389,999 $365,000 $330,000 $324,900 $317,500 $314,900 $300,000 $299,000 $289,000 $268,500 $225,000 $217,500 $212,000 $172,875 $169,900 $167,500 $144,875 $139,999 $125,000 $120,000 $69,000 $57,900

CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES 800 S. HANLEY ROAD, UNIT 4E, Clayton. $1,025,000 201 KENDALL BLUFF COURT, Chesterﬁeld. $749,900 710 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, 18C, Clayton. $647,500 238 CARLYLE LAKE DRIVE, Creve Coeur. $615,000 798 BORDEAUX CIRCLE, St. Albans. $450,000 14410 OPEN MEADOW COURT WEST, Chesterﬁeld. $419,000 8025 MARYLAND AVENUE, UNIT 4I, Clayton. $399,900

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8160 WHITBURN DRIVE, Clayton. Updated four-family. Each unit features two bedrooms and living/dining room. Four-car garage with private laundry hook-ups and storage locker. $850,000 11 HACIENDA, Ladue. Classically beautiful home in popular La

67 CRESTWOOD DRIVE, Clayton. $995,000.

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4540 LACLEDE AVENUE, #207, CWE. $359,000 710 S. HANLEY ROAD, UNIT 10D, Clayton. $349,500 7564 WYDOWN BOULEVARD, UNIT 1A, Clayton. $324,900 4415 LACLEDE AVENUE, #3, CWE. $258,000 6412 ALAMO, UNIT 1E, Clayton. $229,000 900 S. HANLEY ROAD, #3E, Clayton. $212,500 1136 WASHINGTON, UNIT 210, St. Louis. $185,000 3918 TAPLIN COURT, Bridgeton. $169,999 827 WESTWOOD DRIVE, UNIT 2E, Clayton. $159,900 11920 AUTUMN LAKES DRIVE, Maryland Heights. $139,900

LOTS/ACREAGE/FARMS 1055 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans. 1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue. 317 WARDENBURG FARMS, Wildwood. 302 WARDENBURG FARMS, Wildwood. 1133 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans. 1138 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$2,125,000 $750,000 $575,000 $550,000 $348,900 $348,900

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Success Begins Here Success is the result of dedication and experience. These accomplished agents each began their real estate careers exclusively with Janet McAfee Real Estate, the largest independent luxury real estate firm in St. Louis and a recognized local leader. Intelligence, integrity and hard work are their distinctive qualities and the catalyst for their growing real estate practices. They represent the next generation of Janet McAfee Real Estate professionals. We celebrate their impressive success and reward their sales achievement. If you wish to work with the best in the business, contact Janet Horlacher for a confidential interview today. Janet Horlacher I 314.983.2163 I jhorlacher@janetmcafee.com (Shown from left: Kathy Driscoll, Allison Engelsmann, Christy Thompson, and Steve Johnston.)

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Price: $439,900 I Bedrooms: 4 I Baths: 2.5 I Total Living Area: 2,662

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Beautifully nestled on 3.4 acres. This gracious 2-story has been maintained/updated with kid gloves! Pella windows and doors, newer composite deck and screened in porch allows you to enjoy the gorgeous views, brand new roof, big great room on the main level with fireplace also provides access the deck, large master suite includes sitting room, updated master bath, and walk-in closet. All other baths updated! Spacious updated kitchen/breakfast room includes corian countertops, ample custom cabinets, [fridge stays!] main floor laundry room and ceramic tile floors. Walk out lower level includes rough-in for a 1/2 bath.

Bring your decorating touches to this classically beautiful home in popular La Hacienda! This lovely home sits on a gorgeous corner lot with plenty of outdoor play space. The formal living room has a fireplace and built in cabinets and the dining room is very spacious. The kitchen has a bright breakfast room with a window seat and bay window and opens to the light filled family room overlooking the pool. The first floor also has an inviting den/study with wood paneling and a wall of built in bookcases. Upstairs there are 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths, all generously sized. The fifth bedroom is currently being used as an office. This is a tremendous opportunity!

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Price: $679,900 I Bedrooms: 4 I Baths: 3.5 I Square Feet: 3,541

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Price: $314,900 I Bedrooms: 3 I Baths: 2.5 I Square Feet: 1,850

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New look! Come see the new custom master bedroom closets and mud room cubbies by St. Louis Closet Company! This special Frontenac house situated on a private cul-de-sac has been freshly updated with a new décor and fresh paint. The main floor has hardwood floors, custom molding throughout with a large living room, separate dining room, (30 X 17) family room with built-in bookcases and fireplace, bright sun room, and a private office. New eat-in kitchen (2014) with hardwood floors, granite counters, and upgraded stainless appliances. The beautiful one acre lot has a fenced in salt-water swimming pool with a Pebble-Tec interior. Ladue School District.

Exceptional “newer” constructed home centrally located in Dogtown. This 9 -year- old home welcomes you with designer finishes and soft/warm colors throughout. 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Once you have entered, you will first see lovely wood floors and open spaces beginning with the family/living room. It has a gas fireplace with granite surround. It’s flanked by custom built-in lower cabinets and upper glass shelving. Recessed lighting and speakers in the ceiling. Large inset area above the fireplace for a flat screen TV. Beautifully designed kitchen with a large island breakfast bar that seats up to 6. Large double side fridge and freezer. 1st floor laundry room and powder room. Oversized garage area.

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ay Eiler, Assoc. IIDA, Allied ASID at Castle Design, was tasked with redoing this master bath in a beautiful Ladue home. Initially, the space was small for a master bath and was dated. “In the end, we decided to stay with the existing footprint, but we wanted to maximize the space and have a clean look,” Eiler says. The result was a sophisticated, modern space with outdoor elements. Eiler took the marble flooring up into the shower, giving the illusion of a larger space. He also incorporated a window at the top of the shower to bring in light from the skylight. The custom-made vanity was crafted from stained walnut. It is made up of two tiers floating on the wall, with additional storage deep enough to hold towels. Lighting was important to making the small space work, so a large but elegant electric mirror with an intricate Artistic Tile backsplash was the perfect solution. LED lighting strips under the vanity illuminate the floor without taking up additional space, and natural light is aplenty during the day. All fixtures came from Immerse, here in St. Louis. “The idea was to give this space an organic quality,” Eiler says. “The client wanted to bring outdoor elements, so we worked with the marble and warm tones of the vanity.”

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Thanksgiving Tablescapes By A Amanda nda D Dahl hl Photos by Sarah Conard

Rustic ReveRie Reflective of the wild outdoors, a rustic tablescape encourages your mind to get creative. Textures play a key role, mixing soft with sharp and smooth with hard. Patti Porter of Rusted Chandelier imagined a Thanksgiving tablescape filled to the brim with natural elements. “I chose to mix a little of the unexpected with harvest time,” Porter says. “You expect rawhide, as seen in the placemats, but the (transparent lucite) ghost chairs bring that element in, as well.” She tied in the opposing pieces with shimmering trays and utensils. “I like to mix gold and silver with different woods to give the table a unique look.” Between giant acorns, pine cones and a pair of oversize golden candlesticks, topped with fir and wood-colored

hanksgiving celebrations center around a savory spread of plentiful food, but another important spread deserves its own recognition: the table setting. We recently spoke to three local designers to get their takes on different themes for your holiday tablescape. Patti Porter at Rusted Chandelier in Kirkwood applied nature-based elements for a rustic design, accentuated by surprising contrasting details. Emily Johnson and Lindsey Jungk at Savvy Surrounding Style in Ladue tackled a modern theme, keeping simplicity at the forefront of their design and finding inspiration in everyday items. Teddy Karl at The Great Cover-Up, also in Ladue, balanced tradition and quirkiness through mismatched items that paired beautifully. The diversity in these styles, coupled with a keen eye for trends, equals a bounty of options for you to apply to your own table this Thanksgiving. Whether your dinnerware tells a story, your centerpiece features edible additions or your design choices invite a sense of adventure, these experts give you insider knowledge to achieve a look that’s sure to be as tasty as the food served.

Local designers share three different ways to arrange your table this holiday.

candles, the magical ambiance makes you feel as if you dived into the world of Alice in Wonderland. Above it all dangles an eye-catching chandelier made of twigs and branches. Painted a stark white, this unique handmade light fixture also comes in a two-tiered version and can be painted in any Benjamin Moore color – or it can shine au naturel without a finish. The chandelier also covertly hides a light switch as a branch and provides overhead lighting with a center bulb. Get playful this Thanksgiving with a rustic canvas, ready for you to get crafty, make your mark and go wild. Rusted Chandelier, 118 N. Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, 314-821-7881, rustedchandelier.com LadueNews.com | November 6, 2015

A Modern Mood Minimalism marks the modern design of this holiday tablescape. Dressing up a simple wooden tabletop with elegant elements and industrial sleekness makes for a bold statement. Designers Emily Johnson and Lindsey Jungk of Savvy Surrounding Style collaborated to create the metallic tabletop. “We kept the spread nice and basic, with simple pieces and earthy elements,” Johnson says. The duo spray-painted a hemp table runner and natural eucalyptus leaves in gold to accent the gold-trimmed candle and hurricane holders. “We chose a monochromatic color scheme, with white and gold, and added merlot flowers for a punch of color,” she says. White pumpkins tied in with both the natural décor and some of the sleeker pieces. A mosaic platter at the center of the table contained chunks of chocolate, begging to be snapped up and eaten. The jagged pieces balanced the velvety texture of the crimson flower heads. “The metallic chairs play off an industrial base in a contemporary setting,” Johnson says. “We wanted something functional, where you can see across the table and have room to set down tea. We also wanted something with interesting juxtaposition.” To achieve a similar style, choose one or two colors as a base for your design and build from there. Think of unconventional details that are both purposeful and eclectic. Savvy Surrounding Style, 9753 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314-432-7289, savvyladue.com

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A TrAdiTionAl FeAsT Thanksgiving often goes hand in hand with traditional tablescapes. Designer Teddy Karl of The Great Cover-Up delivered a fresh take on a conventional spread, creating a feast for the eyes. Karl drew heavily on a traditional cornucopia centerpiece, pulling inspiration from its plum and orange colors. The formal setting focused on family with a round table and dishware that made for an excellent conversation starter. “I love the Spode dinnerware in Woodland,” Karl says. “Every plate and serving dish has a different animal on it. Sometimes, in my family, we give a prize to whoever has the turkey.” Crystal glasses and silverware followed suit with mismatched patterns and similar styles, pulled from various collections to complete a new set. “Mixed-and-matched set ware makes for more texture and interest,” Karl says. “Collecting it can be fun – the thrill of the hunt, if you will.” Karl described a sterling silver serving spoon bedecked in berries that he found in an antique shop while on vacation. Like a true treasure hunter, he takes discarded pieces, sometimes covered in dust and grime, and restores them to their former glory. Every piece ties together, such as an embroidered tablecloth that matches finely etched glasses. If a traditional spread is your go-to this Thanksgiving, focus on the fruits of fall harvest to provide a perfect launching point. The Great Cover-Up, 9708 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314-995-5701, greatcoverupdesign.com

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resources of contractors and service persons needed for repairs or home improvements,” she says. Believing that communication is the most important factor to a smooth transaction, Johnson always makes herself available to her clients. This industry is based on timesensitive deadlines, and being available is critical to success, she says. Even as a child, the architecture of homes appealed to Johnson. As an adult, that passion continued with Johnson closely monitoring the real-estate market. Elizabeth Robb and Andy Dielmann inspired her to become a real estate agent; so, she followed that lifelong interest and turned it into a successful career. “I made the leap, hit the ground running…and haven’t looked back,” she explains. “I have successfully grown my business each year I’ve been in this industry and have been a top producer for the past three years.” Dielmann Sotheby’s and Heather Johnson are perfectly

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ituated along a private cul de sac on 3-plus acres within Huntleigh, this grand estate invites you in with a warm welcome. The open layout ushers you toward the center of the home, where entertaining needs are easily met with a brilliantly designed wet bar area and butler’s pantry. Hosting for the holidays is truly ideal in a spread of this stature. The kitchen serves as a focal point for guests, as they gather round the large center island with bar seating or take up residence in the hearth room, with veranda access and mosaic fireplace. Between four en-suite bedrooms and a main-floor master suite that includes a steam shower and soaking tub, even a full house guarantees privacy when needed. Bid adieu to guests as they ramble down the wide circular drive. Then, cozy up in the library’s window seating, with a book selected from built-in shelves. From gleaming hardwood floors to clean, modern lines, this home delivers a relaxed, yet inspiring vibe.

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‌ ew York-based designer Michael Aram is perhaps N best known for his high-end artisan home goods, which run the full spectrum from elegant dinnerware and unique entertaining essentials to statement furniture, bold light fixtures and decorative accent pieces. He launched Michael Aram Jewelry in 2014 in celebration of his 25th anniversary of designing. St. Louis’ Simons Jewelers is the exclusive retailer of Michael Aram Jewelry in the state of Missouri, and Aram was in town for the launch of his collection at Simons, which was held at the 22nd annual “A Paws For Celebration” event, benefiting the Humane Society of Missouri. How was your time in St. Louis? It was my first time there, and I have to say – I was so impressed. It was so beautiful. My only regret is that I didn’t have more time there apart from my time at Simons. I really look forward to coming back. And how was the launch event at Simons? It was so much fun. I loved the store, I loved the team there – they’re unbelievable. What’s so great is that everyone dressed unbelievably well. It was

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wonderful to see these incredibly beautiful, elegant women wearing these incredible, beautiful jewelry pieces and having a great time. What I love most is interacting with customers in the jewelry. When I look at a woman, I like to look at her and her sense of style, and often like making suggestions she typically wouldn’t choose, and laughing about how things fit or how they feel. It’s a wonderful thing for me to do; it’s probably the thing I enjoy most about my work – interacting with clients and learning more about them. You have homes and studios in both New York City and New Delhi, India – how did you choose India? Oh, India chose me. I went there as a tourist to visit, and got totally inspired and swept away by the hand-working tradition and crafts I call “living craft.” It’s very much a part of everyday life. I started working with artisans I found working on the roadside and put together a collection of things just for my love of making. Crafts get such a bad reputation, because so many of the things you find when you travel are amazingly made, but not pretty, or don’t have applicability to everyday life. It’s what I call the marriage of artists and artisans, when someone with a point of view or artistic vision can meld their vision with the handmade process – there’s something electric about it. It’s outside of the norm of what you’d find. It gives the pieces a vibration, a meaning. Your pieces for the home are so well known – what made you transition into jewelry? Honestly, I’ve always worked with jewelry. I’ve made it for friends; I’ve always treasured it as a design source for myself. I’ve been working on jewelry for at least 15 years, personally. The birth of the collection took a little more time, as I wanted to understand the prerequisites of jewelry and what my language would be in jewelry as well. My first jewelry collection was only metal; I didn’t have stones. What I really struggled with is how to incorporate cut stones into my vocabulary. Understanding it would add a lot of color and sparkle to the jewelry and also make it feel a lot more feminine. I think that was one of the “aha!” moments I had – women love (gemstones), because they make them feel a lot more feminine. Are there major similarities between designing home goods and fashion accessories? The truth is that with things for the home, they’re often gifted. People are looking for things that have meaning – whether associations to themselves or heirloom quality and the sense of being things you’d pass down for generations. The No. 1 difference for jewelry is that it’s the most intimate of expressions in metal that one could ever hope to design. It’s more on the body – it’s something that really lives on you. I always joke and say that with a piece of jewelry, you know when you got it, who gave it to you, maybe who you’re going to leave it to or pass on to someday and why you bought it, if you bought it for yourself. These are pieces that have sentimentality attached and are treasured like no other sort of metal object. No other object has that meaning. Tell us a bit about where you find your jewelry inspiration. Much of the inspiration is similar to our

inspiration for my other work. Nature, of course, is my biggest muse. I’m always inspired by nature – and life experience. I have a whole collection inspired by a feather I found on the beach. It was wonderfully symbolic of the rigors of life – the edges of it ripped and curled, yet it was so beautiful and elegant. I thought about the passage of time and how we design things and maintain a sense of beauty throughout. A lot of our pieces are botanically inspired. We have a botanical collection, and for me, it’s about vitality – the pulsation of life. Nature is central to the work. It’s hard to find people who say, “I hate nature.”

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Cowgirl-Inspired Fringe is definitely the hottest detail to come down the fall runway, and we love how it provides a Western vibe to whatever you pair it with. Carrying Chloé’s classic saddlebag completes the cowgirl-chic look. Sam Edelman fringed boot, $275, Cha Boutique (shop-cha.com) Chloé bag, $1,395, (chloe.com)

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A tremendous defense is a terrible thing to waste. Mizzou’s D is really special. It’s tops in the SEC and fifth in the country. I never thought offense would be a problem with this wide-open spread attack. “Bridge of Spies” is the best movie of 2015. Tom Hanks is just not in too many bad movies!

The biggest rip-off today is college tuition. It’s a crime that kids have the student-loan bills they have. Two hundred grand for a college degree? McKendree University could be the best buy in the area!

I love the Cardinals’ ownership. Bill DeWitt is the best owner we have ever had in St. Louis sports. However, the Cubs are younger, and in the playoffs, they were better. So it’s time to spend. The Cardinals have a billion-dollar television contract with Fox Sports Midwest. I would settle for Jason Heyward and John Lackey, whose acquisition would cost $180 million or so.

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Rest in peace, D.C. Wilcutt. He was one of the most distinguished basketball figures in our town’s history. The best thing he did was love his wife, Viv, for 64 years. She died in mid-summer. He went to join her in heaven. ‌As St. Louis is on the cusp of potentially losing an NFL team, it’s important to remember this is a great sports city. This past week, USA Hockey came to town to take a look at what we have to offer, in advance of its expected decision in December on where the 2018 World Junior Championship will be held. The other finalist cities are Buffalo and Pittsburgh. This is an incredible 10-day event: We are talking 350,000 fans, 31 games and an economic impact of $20 million to $25 million. This would be the biggest international sporting event in St. Louis since the 1904 Olympics.

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It goes to show that Stan Kroenke is just wrong in what he’s trying to do. We can come together as a city, and this is a perfect example, with the Blues and the St. Louis Sports Commission working to make it happen. The Cardinals are an incredible success story. The Blues have yet to win the Stanley Cup, but their attendance figures and television ratings are outstanding. Look at how we draw for the NCAA events like the Frozen Four, basketball regionals, the Missouri Valley Conference tournaments and wrestling championships. Then there’s the success of the international soccer events. This is what we do well in St. Louis: We love our sports. We support our sports. It makes me sick that at a meeting in Chicago, Kroenke was bad-mouthing our city to the rest of the NFL owners. According to multiple sources, Kroenke said St. Louis did not have enough corporate support to be a viable NFL city. I imagine some of that support has waned, but I wonder why. Look, I don’t think this is over. Dave Peacock is doing everything possible. He is going to do what Tony La Russa often said about his baseball: “Take his best shot!” Another troubling item about this saga is the people who belittle the NFL debate by saying the town should focus more on improving schools and stopping violence. I realize those two things are more important, but do you believe for one second that if the Rams leave, schools in the city will improve and violence will come down? We are talking apples and oranges. They have nothing to with one another. If the Rams leave, there goes all of that tax revenue from the entertainment tax. There will not be an infusion of cash to help out schools if the Rams leave. The ACT scores are not sky-rocketing if the moving trucks come to Earth City. A new stadium would help the economy by creating 3,000 new construction jobs. Frank Cusumano is a 16-time Emmy Award winner on KSDK-TV and also has been a radio commentator for 20 years. Follow Frank on Twitter @Frank_Cusumano.

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Cyber Perceptions ‌THERE IS AN ONGOING DEBATE AMONG MANY PROFESSIONALS AND PARENTS REGARDING WHETHER ADOLESCENT ANXIETY IS CAUSED BY SOCIAL MEDIA OR IF AN ANXIOUS STATE EXISTED PRIOR TO GOING ONLINE. WHILE THIS IS INTERESTING, WHICH SIDE OF THE DISCUSSION YOU ARE ON IS NOT AS IMPORTANT AS UNDERSTANDING THE UNIQUE ISSUES THAT ONLINE APPS CREATE FOR AN ADOLESCENT PARTICIPANT. The Internet can be an intense, emotionally charged world, and a contributing factor to adolescent anxiety is the “compare and despair” effect. Many teens measure their self-worth through unrealistic cyber perceptions. Collecting friends, posting cool pics and gathering “likes” is a numerical way to evaluate one’s popularity. Feelings are hurt and self-esteem is harmed when one does not rate. Further enhancing comparison concerns is that social media is a place for teens to announce their

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OCUS St. Louis’ Coro Women in Leadership (WIL) program was a “game-changer” for Pamela Kelly, who was a member of its 2013 class. “The lessons helped me to broaden my social network while strengthening my ability to take a larger leadership role,” says Kelly, who is now the talent and inclusion manager for Dot Foods Inc., the nation’s largest redistributor in the food-service industry. “Not long after completing the program, I was offered the amazing opportunity at Dot. I stepped into a brand-new role to develop and lead this brand-new initiative corporatewide.” The WIL program is one of seven leadership programs offered through FOCUS St. Louis, which was formed in 1996 from the merger of two nonprofit organizations, Leadership Center of Greater St. Louis and Confluence St. Louis. The organization recently announced its 17 picks for the fall 2015 class of WIL – which began Sept. 12 and runs through Dec. 12 – many of whom are accomplished corporate and civic leaders. “The WIL program is a critical part of the FOCUS success story,” says Julie Lawson, FOCUS vice president for programs and WIL director. “We are proud of our more than 8,500 FOCUS-trained leaders, who are contributing their knowledge and skills across the St. Louis region and around the globe.” WIL applicants must complete a written application and submit two letters of recommendation. At a selection day held following review of these materials, pretrained community members assess the applicants in a rigorous three-hour process, including interviews and team and individual exercises. According to Lawson, candidates receive scores based on achievement, leadership ability, evidence of cooperative team style, community service and more – totaled from

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both the written application and selection-day proceedings. “The current class is a strong cross-sector and cross-generational mix of women who have excelled in the workplace by exhibiting strong team management, ability to think innovatively, an understanding of shared leadership and good community involvement,” Lawson says. “What stood out to judges the most for this class, however, was the participants’ willingness to do a fearless self-review of areas for growth and learning. Each woman is committed to bettering herself as a means to bettering her professional, personal and civic life.” Krist Calicutt, senior project manager for marketing at Edward Jones, is one of the women participating this fall. “Participating in this dynamic platform provides an inclusive environment that allows the group to share personal and professional experiences with other women leaders,” she says. “We engage in conversations around our passions and our goals with the hope of learning more about ourselves and others.” That dynamic platform involves a combination of seminar and field days. Exercises are devoted to personal leadership development and networking and ask participants to reflect deeply on their individual styles, abilities and tendencies while determining how they can best serve and succeed in their respective fields. “All activities are designed to first provide skills to assess, recognize and use personal strengths to lead better, both professionally and personally,” Lawson says. “This process can include using skill-assessment tools, experiential learning exercises and discussion. Then we expose participants to a variety of sectors and community issues so that they can see how these newly gained strengths and skills can be used to affect change at large.” For example, Kelly recalls field days in

which participants broke into groups to plan, execute and discuss interviews with leaders in city government, business and nonprofit organizations. “We would organize ourselves, determining what questions to ask, deciding who would perform interviews, who would observe, who would keep us on task,” she says. “We walked away with usable information that helped us grow as leaders.” Lawson adds that women who complete the program can better recognize how they can serve their business and community, enhance their networking skills and hone problemsolving abilities. Reflecting back on her 2013 WIL experience, Kelly agrees with Lawson and credits WIL for teaching her self-reflection with balance and perspective. “The ability to see issues, problems and opportunities from all angles gave me the insight to know that I was making a sound decision,” she says. “We were exposed to leaders in all sectors who imparted words of wisdom with key leadership lessons. It quite literally opened doors and our eyes.” And she still values her WIL peers: “Men have understood the power of social networks and how to leverage them toward career success for years. WIL creates a strong network of alumnae nationally, and women are leveraging relationships all across the country with alums – and are using these same skills to create stronger professional relationships with male colleagues.” To learn more about Coro Women in Leadership, to apply or to nominate someone for an upcoming session, go to focus-stl.site-ym.com. Applications for the next session, starting in January 2016, are due by Dec. 18. FOCUS St. Louis, 815 Olive St., St. Louis, 314-622-1250, focus-stl.site-ym.com

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f you don’t need to carry a lot of cargo or more than two people most of the time, a sporty coupe can provide all the style, performance and practicality you need and want. The benchmark sporty coupe is the BMW 4 Series (the new moniker for the two-door version of the venerable 3 Series). Revolutionary when introduced in the ’70s, the 3 Series has been the benchmark for sporty coupes and sedans for decades now, and the current iteration continues the tradition that led to BMW being known as “the ultimate driving machine.” The current 4 Series can be had with a choice of two engines: a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder producing 240 horsepower or the over-the-top 3.0-liter turbocharged inline 6-cylinder that pumps out a whopping 300 horsepower, good for a zero-to-60 time of five seconds and gas mileage of 20 city, 30 highway. Power from both engines can be routed either through an 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters or, the better choice for this vehicle, a 6-speed manual transmission that allows you to enjoy maximum sportiness and fun. Both cars also are available with either rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive. Handling and braking are both excellent. The suspension has four settings: eco pro, comfort, sport and sport plus. In sport mode, it delivers excellent handling with reasonable road comfort, in part thanks to a feature called Driver Dynamics Control, which eliminates body roll. No longer a really small car, the current 4 Series coupe is more than 182 inches long and 72 inches wide and, depending on configuration, weighs in at or a little more than 3,600 pounds. The beneficiary of the 4 Series’ growth is the interior and trunk. The rear seat is large enough to hold an average-sized adult comfortably if the front seat passenger is willing to give him a break on leg room, and the trunk is pretty large

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and well configured for a coupe. Options include heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, lane departure warning, blind-spot detection, a power rear sunshade, park distance control, and a rearview and surrounding camera system that gives you a 360-degree overhead view of what’s around the car. The technology package includes navigation and an excellent heads-up display that digitally projects your speed onto the windshield. Screen functions including audio and navigation are still controlled by an “idrive” controller rotary knob. Base price for the all-wheel-drive 435 starts at about $51,000, but can climb to the upper $60,000s if you get carried away with checking option boxes. According to Ashley Hardebeck, sales manager at Plaza BMW, “The 435 has incredible power and handling. It’s a track-ready car with lots of comfort and performance.” Another attractive and sporty German coupe is the Audi A5. Similar in size and performance to the BMW 4 Series, the A5 has a personality all its own. Starting with a more formal roofline, the sophisticated A5 seems like more of a personal coupe than an all-out sports coupe, though it does offer excellent performance from its turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, especially with the S-line competition-plus package. That sophistication is manifested in the excellent interior that is both technologically advanced and elegant. Heated front sport seats are comfortable and supportive, and the flat-bottomed, leather-wrapped steering wheel suggests the sporting nature of the A5. The automatic climate-control system is actually trizone, meaning the rear-seat passengers of this coupe get their own environment, heretofore unheard of in a coupe. Speaking of the rear seat, there’s actually room for adults in the back, with decent leg room if front seat passengers aren’t basketball players. The rear seat

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also folds to increase the cargo-carry capacity of the already very roomy trunk. Audio and navigation are both displayed on a screen atop the dash, which is controlled by a remote knob between the seats, which at least has hard buttons surrounding it to access functions more quickly and easily. It creates a bit of a menu system, which requires some attention and thus distraction while you’re driving. The radio has a rotary knob for volume control, but volume and channel selection also can be controlled on the steering wheel. The screen also doubles as a video camera for the back-up camera. Power for the A5 emanates from a 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder that pumps out 220 horsepower to all four wheels via Audi’s patented quattro system. That power can be routed through an 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters or a 6-speed manual transmission for even more driving enjoyment. A 6-cylinder engine is available in the 333 horsepower S5. With the 4-cylinder and automatic, gas mileage is a good 21 city, 30 highway. The suspension is nice and tight, providing excellent road feel and handling in the sport setting. Acceleration is good with the 4-cylinder, if not overwhelming, with just a hint of turbo lag, but the steering was a bit over-boosted for a sporty car. Brakes are good, and the overall driving experience is fun. Chris Cass, general manager at Audi Kirkwood, says, “I like the A5 for its performance, especially its superior quattro all-wheel-drive system. It’s an exhilarating driving experience.” The A5 with the 4-cylinder engine starts at about $42,500 and can climb north of $53,000 if you add a lot of options. Robert Paster (robertpaster.com) is also an attorney in private practice, concentrating in estate planning and probate.

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62 DINNER AND A SHOW: KATIE’S PIZZA & PASTA OSTERIA

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Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria

By Matt Sorrell

y all accounts, “I and You,” now playing at The Rep, is a pretty intense show, so you’ll need a hearty meal to fortify yourself. The pizza, pasta and more at Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria in Rock Hill fits the bill nicely. Katie’s has garnered a slew of accolades during the past couple of years, and for good reason. The menu is full of fresh, creative takes on Italian favorites, crafted with local and house-made ingredients. Case in point: the artichoke toasted ravioli ($10). This dish breathes new life into the old standby by adding artichoke to the stuffing and serving an herbal pine-nut pesto alongside instead of the usual marinara. It pairs quite nicely with a bottle of citrusy Peroni ($5), one of Katie’s numerous beer offerings.

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Speaking of fresh, before diving into the mains, check out the selection of salads. A personal favorite is the insalata mista ($9), a sprightly salad consisting of spring mix and cherry tomatoes topped with tons of shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano and some pine nuts for texture, and dressed with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Since there’s pizza and pasta in the name of the restaurant, you know these dishes are taken seriously, and it’s imperative to give examples of both a try when you visit Katie’s. All of these dishes are built on housemade dough and pasta, and after one taste you’ll never bother with prefab, packaged versions again. One pie that’s a particular favorite is the sausage pizza ($16). Like many of the offerings at Katie’s, it’s deceptively

simple. Sure, it’s just fennel sausage, caramelized leeks, fontina and pine nuts, but once it’s baked in the wood-fired oven, these ingredients meld to become something much greater than the sum of the parts. The peppery sausage starts interacting with the slight sweetness of the leeks, and the creamy cheese ties it all together. It’s big enough to share, but more than likely you won’t want to. Katie’s has loads of fine pastas, but my go-to is always the pappardelle ($17). Another super-simple creation, this plate of love is based on wide, flat pappardelle noodles covered in a piquant wild-boar ragu with a zesty lemon gremolata. If you think boar has to be tough and gamey, think again. The meat here

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“I and You”

is tender and has a dark, almost smoky quality. Katie’s is located in a sizable shopping center at the intersection of Rock Hill and Manchester roads, so there’s plenty of parking to be had. During patio season there’s a spacious outdoor dining area for those who prefer to dine alfresco, ringed with planters full of veggies and herbs that eventually make it to the kitchen. In addition to dinner, Katie’s features a great weekend brunch as well as lunch service, and the restaurant also hosts monthly Give Back Tuesday events, where 100 percent of the day’s profits benefit a different local charitable organization. 9568 Manchester Road, Rock Hill 314-942-6555, katiespizzaandpasta.com

Story: Caroline is a teen who essentially is confined to her bedroom while battling a serious illness. She’s been at home for much of her senior year, isolated from the camaraderie of her classmates. Still, she bristles when fellow student Anthony shows up with the surprise news that he has selected her as his partner for an English class project on 19th-century American poet Walt Whitman. As if that doesn’t frustrate her enough, Anthony reveals that he has waited until the last minute to meet her, since the project is due the next morning. Caroline is unhappy about the whole situation, even though Anthony tells her that their teacher sent her an email about the project a while back. “Who reads email anymore?” is Caroline’s petulant response. Anthony is a “cool” kid, an “A” student as well as a musician and an athlete, none of which sits well with the irascible Caroline. Additionally, his love of poetry, especially Whitman’s soaring lines, grates on her nerves. He pleads, though, for her help, especially with the more artistic elements of their project, since he has little skill in that area. Can the two of them, who also happen to be of different races, get along well enough to impress their teacher, as well as themselves, with their poetic inspiration? Highlights: The Rep opens its 2015-2016 Emerson Studio Theatre series with this witty and compelling, if problematic, two-character work by award-winning playwright Lauren Gunderson. It’s the type of intimate study that works so well in The Rep’s cozy Emerson Studio Theatre, one to be contemplated in the moment as well as dissected in conversation after the players have left the stage. Other Info: In the program, director Jane Page comments on two “colliding values” at the “core” of the United States: the ideal of individuality and the ideal of community, which “create an extraordinary tension at the heart of American culture.” The tension between Caroline and Anthony in this one-act, three-scene piece is the struggle between Caroline’s mask of aggressive indifference to her perilous condition and Anthony’s innate optimism. Their personalities are reflected in Marci Franklin’s costume design, with Anthony sporting a Ladue High School jersey, while Caroline prefers the explosive power of rock band AC/DC in her T-shirt attire. Meanwhile, Caroline’s bedroom is a masterpiece of a mess shrewdly designed by Eric Barker, her walls plastered with photographic images that capture her fancy. Prop master Emily Frei has found a curious little glowing turtle that serves as Caroline’s surrogate pet in her lonely quarters, while Rusty Wandall’s sound design tunefully delineates the difference in the musical tastes of the duo, hard rock for Caroline and smooth jazz for Anthony. That jazz serves as a fitting metaphor for the

By Mark Bretz

evolving relationship between the two teens, who over the course of several hours improvise in fits and starts as they learn much about each other, their families, their aspirations and their perspectives on life. A curious shortcoming of “I and You,” though, is the complete absence of any information about Anthony’s mother. Regardless, Page’s direction is tight and keenly focused on her two performers as they tell Gunderson’s story with humor and imagination. Danielle Carlacci is a wonder to behold as the tormented Caroline, who battles with the balky energy of a smoke alarm even as she “communicates” with her mother strictly by texting, even though she’s just downstairs. Carlacci’s performance reaches both Caroline’s depth of despair and exhilaration of excitement in convincingly naturalistic fashion. There’s real chemistry, too, between her and Reynaldo Piniella as the affable, gregarious Anthony, whose buoyant spirit eventually propels Caroline forward as they dissect Whitman’s overt optimism in the face of the horrors of the Civil War. Piniella ably handles his character’s upbeat persona in broad strokes that accentuate the direct aspects of Anthony as well as more casual and subtle asides significant to the story. Gunderson summons the resonating spirit of one of America’s greatest poets in the passionate expressions of life embodied in her two characters. Like any work of art, “I and You” will have both its supporters and detractors who find elation or dissatisfaction, respectively, with its ending. What will you think?

G ‌ roup: The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Venue: Emerson Studio Theatre, Loretto-Hilton Center, 130 Edgar Road Dates: Through Nov. 15 Tickets: $50 to $65; contact 314-968-4925 or repstl.org LadueNews.com | November 6, 2015 63

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By Robyn Dexter

Sun., Nov. 8, through Sun., Jan. 31 “ST. LOUIS MODERN”

The Saint Louis Art Museum presents “St. Louis Modern,” a major exhibition exploring the St. Louis region’s significant contributions to mid-century modern design. $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, $6 for children 6 to 12. 314-721-0072 or slam.org.

Sat., Nov. 7 “100 AMAZING PAPER ANIMAL SNOWFLAKES”

Marion Nichols , author of “100 Amazing Paper Animal Snowflakes,” will sign copies of her book at an event that includes music, food, balloons and paper animal snowflakes at the City Museum. 11 a.m. Free. 314-231-2489 or citymuseum.org.

Sat., Nov. 7 ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FOR REFUGE

The Covering House presents its inaugural fundraising event at the Old Rock House featuring the St. Louis Rams’ DJ, Fish Eye Fun photo booth, food, drinks, dancing, silent auction and fundraising opportunities. 7 p.m. $75. 314-865-1288 or thecoveringhouse.org.

Fri., Nov. 13 INSPIRATION GALLERY OPENING NIGHT

The young artists at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital present their art at the annual Inspiration Gallery at the hospital. 5:30 p.m. $10. 314-872-6512 or eventbrite.com.

Fri., Nov. 13 ARTWALK

Saint Charles Riverfront Arts presents its 10th annual ArtWalk event at the OPO Startups venue in St. Charles. 7 p.m. $10. 636-379-2595 or riverfrontarts.org.

Sun., Nov. 8

Fri., Nov. 13

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Radio station KSHE 95 hosts its 48th birthday party, featuring REO Speedwagon at the Peabody Opera House. 8 p.m. Various prices. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

Voices for the MS Cure presents vocalists Charles Glenn and Joe Mancuso in a fundraiser benefit for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Gateway Chapter at the Ferring Jazz Bistro. 6 p.m. $35. 314-571-6000 or jazzSTL.com.

Tues., Nov. 10

Fri., Nov. 13, through Sun., Nov. 15

GARRY KASPAROV

Left Bank Books presents author and former chess champion Garry Kasparov, who will sign and discuss his book, “Winter Is Coming: Why Vladimir Putin and the Enemies of the Free World Must Be Stopped,” at the St. Louis County Library headquarters on South Lindbergh Boulevard. 7 p.m. Free. 314-367-6731 or left-bank.com.

DANCES OF INDIA’S “INCANDESCENT”

Dances of India’s 38th season presents “Incandescent: The Luminous Love Story of the Sun” along with a dazzling array of classical Indian dance at the Skip Viragh Center for the Arts at Chaminade College Preparatory School. Fri. and Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 314-534111 or metrotix.com.

Mon., Nov. 9 Left Bank Books presents author and blogger Sally McKenney, who will sign and discuss her new cookbook, “Sally’s Candy Addiction: Tasty Truffles, Fudges & Treats for Your Sweet-Tooth Fix.” 7 p.m. Free. 314-367-6731 or left-bank. com.

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Fri., Nov. 13, through Sun., Feb 14 “THE PAINTINGS OF SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL”

The National Churchill Museum and Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum mark the 50th anniversary of Sir Winston Churchill’s death by featuring his work. Free. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, excluding Tuesdays. 314-935-5490 or kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu.

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New performaNce arts program the Drama club stl Develops kiDs’ abilities through iNteractive classes.

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oungsters were sitting, rolling over and playing fetch like the beloved comic-strip canine Marmaduke, kids were sitting in a circle and shaking hands, and teens were role-playing using the three cardinal rules of improv. It was just another day of imaginative play at The Drama Club Stl. The performance-arts program, which launched in September, gives those aged 4 to 18 the opportunity to express themselves through acting, improvisation, speech, voice, movement and rehearsal and performance through interactive classes held at The Focal Point in Maplewood. St. Louis native Matthew R. Kerns founded the ensemble-based club to expose students to the magic of theatrical arts. “We want to instill in kids of the next generation a love and a passion for the arts, whether that means they’re going to be a commercial actor or a patron,” he says. “Our ensemble philosophy understands that every person in the room brings something of value to everyone else, no matter if it is your first day or you are a professionally trained and working actor.”

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Matthew Kerns

Kerns, a high school- and college-level arts educator of 17 years with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in performance and a Master of Fine Arts in contemporary performance theater, along with former high school classmate Meghan Shook-McCarthy, an experienced preschool teacher and social worker, and Hayley Cornish, a local high school graduate and trained musician, lead open-enrollment 18-week semester classes, held every Saturday: Flyspecks (ages 4 to 7); Performance Ensemble (ages 8 to 15); Discovering the Magic of Theatre (ages 3 to 15); and Improv for Teens (ages 11 to 18). Classes are $65 per four-week cycle – with the exception of Discovering the Magic of Theatre, which is $150 per nine-week cycle. Additional fees may apply for kids who are participating in end-ofsemester productions. Flyspecks focuses on imaginative play through a piece of children’s literature. Each class contains three components: acting, music and visual arts. First, a children’s book is read aloud, then students’ reading comprehension is tested by summarizing the story. Next, a component of the story is acted out through playing a related game, singing a complementary song and creating an art project Kiyomi Wilbert the student takes home. During a recent class featuring Marmaduke, kids sang “Bingo” and played fetch with bone-shaped cookies they decorated themselves. “The goal is to develop their motor skills and critical thinking, and get them reading and playing,” Kerns says. Students in the Performance Ensemble class are trained in the techniques of history’s most influential acting teachers, including Konstantin Stanislavsky,

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Kaylee Walters, Laura Barnett and Hayley Cornish

whose system challenges the actor to draw from real experiences to produce believable emotions while performing. Kids interested in the technical elements of theater also can receive backstage training, from stage management to set design. The semester will culminate Dec. 19, when the class will present its spin on two classics, “The Gift of the Magi” and “A Christmas Carol,” followed by Holiday Improv Jam with guest host Andy Sloey from The Improv Shop in St. Louis. The club’s Discovering the Magic of Theatre class is designed for kids with an autism spectrum disorder. Each session has the same structure, gradually allowing kids to develop social skills through theater and story dramatization. “We play specific games that are quieter, we make sure the lighting is comfortable, and we take it very slowly – everybody sits in a circle, everybody shakes hands, and so on,” Kerns says. Improv for Teens is based on the principles of scenic improvisation practiced by famed Chicago improv theater troupe The Second City, which has produced award-winning actors such as Bill Murray and Tina Fey. “We teach them the three rules that are standard in improv everywhere: You have to say, ‘Yes, and,’ because it always builds the scene; we always make statements – we don’t ask questions; and we always move the scene forward,” Kerns says. Class exercises include foundational games such as freeze tag, where two actors are given a place, a relationship and an object to begin a scene. Other actors can then “freeze” the scene and tap out another actor to go in a new direction. “Improv is magical for teens because it’s really helping

them find their voice,” Kerns says. The club’s teachers meet each Wednesday to brainstorm ideas for new classes, which often emerge from students’ imaginations. And every class is tailored to each student’s learning style. “We do that by relationship-building with the kids and their caregivers, and learning about how the kids learn, what their interests are and how we can best serve both of those,” Kerns says. “We’re all working together to crack the code for what’s going to turn on the light bulb for each kid.” The skills being taught can benefit all aspects of the kids’ lives, as well. “In this technological age, people are losing the ability to communicate through anything but a machine,” he says. “The speech skills we teach can be used their entire lives.” And the kids also are schooling the teachers and fellow students, as they all bring different talents and imaginative interpretations to the stage. The Drama Club Stl also offers On the Go arts programs for every grade level at area schools. The club’s teachers can lead acting, improvisation, movement and music classes, stage shows and drama clubs. “More art funding keeps getting cut; hopefully, our supplemental school programs are an opportunity for kids who don’t have (performing arts) at their school,” Kerns says. The programs are part of the club’s mission to make the arts accessible and affordable to as many kids as possible. Prices vary among schools, and payments can be made through a private donation, the school budget or the students. Kids from Ladue to Maplewood, Hazelwood and South City already have joined the 2-month-old program, Kerns says. The goal is for students to move through the club’s different programs as they age – and as they age out, the club will help them connect to the next step in their training, whether that be at STAGES St. Louis, The Improv Shop or another area performance-arts group. Regardless, Kerns says, “My hope is that they follow their dreams.” The Drama Club Stl, at The Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Ave., Maplewood, 314-669-5660, thedramaclubstl.com

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AUDUBON AND BEYOND ST. LOUIS MERCANTILE LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS Thomas Jefferson Library Building, One University Blvd., 314-516-7240, umsl.edu/mercantile On Nov. 9, come explore natural history at “Audubon and Beyond,” St. Louis Mercantile Library’s major exhibit, which spans five centuries. Discover masterful artworks, including John James Audubon’s “Birds of America.” Pictured: “American Silver Fox,” John James Audubon.

GATEWAY GALA THE CONCORDANCE ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP 314-444-1164, msmith@gatewaygala.org

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The Concordance Academy of Leadership has expanded its services to help previously incarcerated individuals reintegrate into their communities. To help fund its services, the Academy is hosting its inaugural Gateway Gala from 6 to 10 p.m. on Fri.,

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sheldonconcerthall.org Kathryn Favazza, Sara Murphy, and John Tiranno are joined by accompanist Sandra Geary as they perform an unforgettable evening of opera favorites on Fri., Nov. 13, to benefit The Epilepsy Foundation of Missouri & Kansas. Tickets start at $35.

“CARMINA BURANA” DANCE ST. LOUIS 3547 Olive St., 314-534-6622, dancestlouis.org Dance St. Louis presents the awe-inspiring production of “Carmina Burana,” starring Nashville Ballet, Nov. 6 through Nov. 8 at The Touhill Performing Arts Center.

THANKSGIVING BRUNCH THE CHASE PARK PLAZA 212 N. Kingshighway Blvd., 314-633-3000, chaseparkplaza.com Slow-roasted turkey and a grand seafood display,

MARIANNA STEIGERVALD OF HEREND PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY OF HUNGARY CHESTERFIELD JEWELERS 17037 Baxter Road, 636-537-5590, chesterfieldjewelers.com Marianna Steigervald of Herend Porcelain Manufactory of Hungary will demonstrate painting techniques, plus personalize and sign Herend purchases, at Chesterfield Jewelers on Sat., Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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plus renowned desserts and pastries, will greet you Thurs., Nov. 26, at the Starlight Roof. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Chase Park Plaza offers a gourmet Thanksgiving spread too delectable to resist. Call to make reservations.

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By Amanda Dahl

‌THE ART OF ENTERTAINING

MAMA’S “ON THE HILL”

Even if there aren’t enough hours in the day to

As you gather for the holidays, enjoy a family-

show the people you love how much you care for

style meal à la Mama’s you won’t soon forget.

them, The Art of Entertaining has a ready-to-go

Bring everyone to enjoy authentic Italian

solution for you. Create a care package with

cooking in our banquet room, or have Mama’s

scrumptious bites, and ensure your loved ones

personally delivered to this season’s gathering.

know you’re thinking of them.

Book your event or learn more about their

8796 Big Bend Blvd., 314-963-9899, f acebook.com/theaofe

2132 Edwards St., 758 S. Fourth St., 314-776-3100, mamasonthehill.com

catering services by phone or online.

THREE KINGS PUBLIC HOUSE

CENTRAL CAFÉ & BAKERY 331 N. Euclid Ave., 314-875-0657

6307 Delmar Blvd., 314-721-3355; 11925 Manchester Road, 314-815-3455, threekingspub.com

The “choclava” is Central Café’s unique take on the classic baklava. Filo pastry is layered with walnuts, chocolate and coconut flakes. Then, the dessert is baked and drenched with syrup. The

Three Kings had a one-of-a-kind

choclava makes for a delightful after-dinner treat

craft beer list before it was cool.

and goes splendidly with Arabica coffee or tea.

We still do – and now, we are known just as much for our upscale, global pub food and award-winning atmosphere.

HERBIE’S VINTAGE ’72

405 N. Euclid Ave., 314-769-9595, herbies.com

TRUFFLES

9202 Clayton Road, 314-567-9100, t odayattruffles.com

Stop and taste the flowers at the place where the Central West End began…Herbie’s Vintage ’72 offers the Garden Patch, a delightful concoction with elements of spice and sweetness. The

Finding a satisfying bite for lunch or

bouquet of tastes combines house-infused pepper

dinner is no longer an issue. For those days

vodka, Celtic honey and elderflower liqueur.

when you need something feast-worthy and in a hurry, stop in at Truffles and browse the daily sandwich selection, with house-made deli meats.

Calling all charities and nonprofits! ‘Tis the season! During the month of November, Ladue News will feature holiday cards whose proceeds benefit local charities and nonprofits. If you’d like to share your card with our readers, email us the card’s front image, as well as details about the inside message and where it can be purchased.

Cards must be received by Mon., Nov. 11, 2015 Email images and info to: Amanda Dahl at adahl@laduenews.com 72 LadueNews.com | November 6, 2015 |

A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION

Gatherings & Goodwill

GATEWAY TO HOPE

FOREST PARK FOREVER

LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

PHOTO BY DIANE ANDERSON

Keeping the

Green Grand

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Gateway to Hope

KALEIDOHOPE

T Visit LADUENEWS.COM

to see more fabulous photos from this event!

Cindy and Warner Baxter

Evan and Avi Goldfarb

Photos and story by Bryan Schraier

he Chase Park Plaza Khorassan Room was full of hope at the sixth annual Gateway to Hope KaleidoHope event. For 10 years, Gateway to Hope has been connecting underinsured and uninsured breast cancer patients with treatment options, lifting financial burdens and working to improve quality of life. After cocktails and a performance by the Skating Aratas, guests enjoyed dinner, followed by the presentation of several awards and a live auction. Event chairs were Tiya Lim and Katie Trout, who served with advisory chair Joan Quicksilver. Tom Voss and Warner Baxter received the Ronnie Chod Humanitarian Award, and Ladue Pharmacy owner Rick Williams was honored with the Visionary Award.

Tiya Lim, Marcy and Rick Williams, Katie Trout

Nyrah Mason-Crawford, Aletha Mason

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Norma McGehee, Julie Church

Amber Moss, Julia Jahnke

The last thing that a woman should have to worry about when going through a new diagnosis such as breast cancer is to worry about ‘How am I going to pay these bills? How am I going to deal with the price of my care?’ And that’s what’s so wonderful about Gateway to Hope. DR. STEPHANIE SCHNEPP

Heather and Dr. Alan Zajarias

Joan Quicksilver, Carol and Tom Voss, Donna Wilkinson

Ed Pepper, Norma Stern, Lenore Pepper

Donna Wilkinson, Rick and Louise Rovak

Veronica Davis, Nick Henja, Robby McGehee

Dr. Marlys Schuh, Dr. David Caplin, Amy Mosher

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Forest Park Forever

CAMPAIGN FOR FOREST PARK’S FUTURE

Photos and story by Diane Anderson

orest Park Forever recently announced at the Emerson Grand Basin a major multi-year fundraising initiative called Forever: The Campaign for Forest Park’s Future. With a goal of raising $130 million in private funds, the Forever campaign has two central goals: to complete $30 million in strategic restoration projects called for in the Forest Park Master Plan, and to expand Forest Park Forever’s endowment by $100 million, ensuring that the park can be cared for both today and in the coming decades.

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to see more fabulous photos from this event!

Jayne Neal, Barry Cervantes

Jim and Lynn Turley

Charles and Marilyn Hoessle, Michelle and Denny Reagan

Susan Trautman, Ward and Carol Klein, Barbara and Andrew Taylor

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Mayor Francis Slay

We were thrilled to bring so many of the Park’s most generous supporters to the Emerson Grand Basin for this one-of-a-kind event. From the Park’s natural beauty to the enthusiasm of our guests, we couldn’t have asked for a better night to formally introduce Forever: The Campaign for Forest Park’s Future. LESLEY HOFFARTH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (SHOWN WITH HUSBAND JAY)

Doug and Anne Albrecht, Alison and Kyle Hogan

Stacey Morse, Greg and Pam Trapp

Katie and Steve Schankman

Sam and Marilyn Fox

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK

Story and photos by Diane Anderson

eukemia & Lymphoma Society recently hosted its annual Light the Night Walk in Forest Park. Friends, families and co-workers formed teams to raise funds for patient support services, advocacy for lifesaving treatments and promising cancer research. Rich Heppe of Nidec was corporate walk chair, Rafer Weigel was master of ceremonies and John Tvrdik served as chairman.

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to see more fabulous photos from this event!

Personally, my family has been supported by LLS through the volatile and emotional times of treatment prior to the loss of my wife and after. Since 1999, we have been participating in the walks, which have been a great support for us as well as the large number of people in our community who care! RICH HEPPE, CORPORATE CHAIR

Laney, John, Brooke and Amy Tvrdik

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Heath Cliff, Rafer Weigel

William, Liam, Luke and Alicia Kersting

The Next Step

SCHOLARSHIP DINNER

Photos and story by David Anderson

he Next Step, a nonprofit organization that provides academic or vocational scholarships to individuals who are in recovery from alcoholism or drug addiction, held its annual scholarship dinner at The Missouri Athletic Club Downtown. Event co-chairs were Lyn and Clay Jenkins and Donna Catsavis, and Scott Foster was the honorary chair. More than $122,000 has been awarded to 59 recipients for the current school year.

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to see more fabulous photos from this event!

The Next Step Annual Scholarship Dinner was an impressive evening focused on four recipient speakers and their personal successes. Guests were inspired by the hope of a brighter future achieved through living a clean and sober life, while also supporting higher education goals through donations given for college scholarships. DONNA CATSAVIS, CO-CHAIR (AT LEFT, SHOWN WITH LYN AND CLAY JENKINS)

Dan and Darcy Glidewell, Sandy and Karen Wool

Neil and Suzanne Gellman

Megan Brice, Hugh Scott, Dee R.

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Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Photos and story by Diane Anderson

omen’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis recently held its annual event, Making a Difference: Strength through Equality, at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, featuring keynote speaker Lilly Ledbetter. Ledbetter is the author of “Grace and Grit: My Fight for Equal Pay and Fairness at Goodyear and Beyond” and the namesake of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. Women’s Foundation of Greater Saint Louis was established to make charitable investments in programs that provide stabilization for at-risk women and their children. Co-chairs for the evening were Deb Zimmerman and Jane Langa. Trio Foundation of St. Louis received the Making a Difference award, which was accepted by Terri Mason and Wendy Jaffee.

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to see more fabulous photos from this event!

(Lilly Ledbetter’s) story, told with grace and humor, demonstrated that one woman can make a difference. While donors, sponsors and attendees enjoyed an evening of networking and inspiration, they raised funds to provide grants to organizations that empower women and girls in the metro area. JILL NOWAK, PRESIDENT (RIGHT, SHOWN WITH ROBBYE FRANK AND JAMIE ROSEN)

Deb Zimmerman, Lilly Ledbetter, Jane Langa

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Wendy Jaffee, Terri Mason

Peggy Guest, Karen Levin Coburn

Mary Elizabeth Grimes, Cynthia Crim

Upcoming

GATHERINGS By Robyn Dexter

‌Sat., Nov. 7

White Flag Projects’ 10th anniversary BENEFIT AUCTION at 4568 Manchester Ave. (whiteflagprojects.org) Grace Hill’s IMAGES OF GRACE GALA at The Caramel Room at Bissinger’s (imagesofgrace.org) Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center’s 13th annual DIAMONDS GALA – “MISSION: POSSIBLE” at the Westborough Country Club (friendsoftheslulc.org)

Thu., Nov. 12

ARCH GRANTS GALA at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel (archgrants.org) Almost Home’s CELEBRATION OF GRIT at The Caramel Room at Bissinger’s (almosthomestl.org)

Fri., Nov. 13

Gateway Pet Guardians Animal Shelter’s annual SOIREE FOR STRAYS ART AUCTION & GALA at The Luminary Center for the Arts (gatewaypets.com) STAGES St. Louis’ APPLAUSE! GALA at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis (stagesstlouis.org) AN EVENING OF OPERA at the Sheldon Concert Hall to benefit The Epilepsy Foundation (sheldonconcerthall.org)

Jessica Hozer, Mary Morgan and Emily Pulitzer at the 2014 White Flag Projects benefit auction

Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the

PHOTO BY DAVID ANDERSON‌

T H E R I T Z - C A R LT O N , S T. LO U I S

A rare opportunity to

Join Us As We Toast Sam & Jill Hamacher

For ticket or sponsorship information, please contact Rachel Kraby at 314.918.3318 or rkraby@epworth.org

Proceeds from the evening help St. Louis children, youth and families build brighter futures.

savor & bid on fine wines

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Holiday

CARDS FOR CHARITY By Amanda Dahl

Send the warmest of wishes this holiday season to family and friends, near and far, with these holiday cards created by local nonprofits.

EPWORTH CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES 314-918-3377, jcarver@epworth.org Set of 12 cards for $10, plus cost of postage. INSIDE MESSAGE: Wishing you all the Hope, Wonder, Peace and Joy this Season can bring! Sending this card aids Epworth Children & Family Services in its efforts to empower children, youth and families in St. Louis and build brighter futures.

FOREST PARK FOREVER 314-561-3451, holidaycards@forestparkforever.org, forestparkforever.org/holidaycards Set of 20 cards for $25, plus shipping (if applicable). INSIDE MESSAGE: Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a very happy New Year. Sending this card supports Forest Park Forever as it restores, maintains and sustains one of America’s great urban public parks, Forest Park, for all to enjoy – now and forever. OFS-00517-HolidayCard_102714_HR.pdf

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MARYGROVE

314-830-6286 , marygrovechildren.org Set of 12 cards for $14. INSIDE MESSAGE: Wishing you the gift of faith, the blessing of hope and the peace of His love at Christmas and always. Sending this card assists Marygrove in its mission to help children who struggle with emotional and behavioral issues resulting from abuse or neglect.

OPERATION FOOD SEARCH

314-726-5355 ext. 23, operationfoodsearch.org Set of 25 cards for $25. INSIDE MESSAGE: Sending you the warmest thoughts and best wishes as you celebrate the season. Sending this card helps Operation Food Search offer nutritious meals to those in need this season.

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A SPECIAL

Gatherings & Goodwill

PROMOTION

Charities & Nonprofits

The Concordance Academy of Leadership will reduce high rates of incarceration by offering groundbreaking integrated and holistic ser vices to those returning to our community from prison. To help fund its services, the Academy will host its inaugural Gateway Gala from 6 to 10 p.m. Fri., Nov. 20, at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. For tickets or sponsorships: 314-444-1164 or msmith@gatewaygala.org. Front row: Gala Chair Kerrin Kowach, Concordance Academy President/CEO Danny Ludeman, Gala Chair Marsha Rusnack. Back row: Gala Chair Michelle Smith, CAO Gary Dollar, Board Member John Robinson and Gala Chair Peggy Ritter. Photo by Sarah Conard.

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CHARITIES & NONPROFITS: Feature Story ConCordanCe aCademy of Leadership

Lives

Gateway

Changing

Gala

Through

SOCIAL JuSTICE By Brittany Nay

What: A celebration of the founding of the Concordance Academy of Leadership

When: 6 to 10 p.m. Fri., Nov. 20 Where: The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis Featuring: Keynote speaker Gen. Colin Powell, USA (Ret.); dinner; VIP wine and whiskey reception; raffles; live and silent auctions

concordance Academy cAo Garry dollar, ceo/president danny ludeman, board member John robinson

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development and improvement. “They will monitor every aspect of our program; so if something is not working, we can modify it,” Ludeman says. This is the first public, private and academic partnership of its kind in the country, Ludeman notes. “We are aiming to solve this devastating problem that has been out there for over 30 years.” Public and private donors have contributed $9 million to support the first three years of the program. To fund its fourth year, the Academy will host its inaugural Gateway Gala from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at The RitzCarlton, St. Louis. Concordance just learned that a set of anonymous donors has agreed to underwrite the total cost of the gala. Therefore, every dollar raised that evening will go entirely toward funding the Academy’s mission. The event will feature keynote speaker Gen. Colin Powell, USA (Ret.). “He’s passionate about the issue and is delighted to help spread our message,” Ludeman says. Attendees also will have the opportunity to participate in a question-and-answer session with Powell, and VIP ticketholders can meet and have their photo taken with the retired general at a private wine and whiskey reception. The evening, to be emceed by former ABC News White House correspondent Ann Compton, also will include a dinner, raffles, and live and silent auctions. The Academy’s ultimate goal is to serve formerly incarcerated individuals not only in St. Louis, but also across the state – and become a national model, Ludeman notes. “This program truly gives St. Louis and Missouri the opportunity to lead the nation in solving this devastating problem once and for all.” 314-444-1164, gatewaygala.org

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tickets and inFo: 314-444-1164 gatewaygala.org

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anny Ludeman was the CEO and president of Wells Fargo Advisors, one of the nation’s largest brokerage firms. Upon retirement, he was drawn to lend his leadership to what he calls society’s greatest social issue behind poverty and disease – recidivism. Ludeman took the helm of Project COPE, which recently expanded its services and changed its name to the Concordance Academy of Leadership, after learning a shocking statistic: 77 percent of individuals coming out of prison return within a three- to five-year period. “I heard the stories of just how many individuals, families and communities have been torn apart as a result of this mass incarceration that occurs in our country today,” Ludeman says. The Academy is aiming to change that - with a goal of reducing the incidence of recidivism by a third. The Academy helps formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate into communities by providing seven holistic services: education and job readiness, employment, substance-abuse treatment, mental-health treatment, cognitive and life-skills education, housing and life in the community. The organization partners with the region’s churches, businesses and law firms to give participants emotional support, jobs, legal help and more. The Academy has also partnered with the Concordance Institute of Advancing Social Justice at Washington University’s Brown School of Social Work. “All of the Concordance Academy’s services have been researched and validated by the Institute to show that they have been scientifically proven to lower incarceration rates,” Ludeman explains. Led by executive director Carrie Pettus-Davis, the Institute will continually evaluate the Academy’s services through real-world research for further

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‌Epworth Children & Family Services 110 N. Elm Ave., 314-961-5718, epworth.org

Join Epworth Children & Family Services as Sam and Jill

Hamacher are honored on Sat., Nov. 21, at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis during the 13th annual Wine Dinner & Auction. Proceeds from the evening help area youth and families build brighter futures. Contact development@epworth.org for sponsorship and ticket information.

Saint Louis Art Museum

Stray Rescue of St. Louis

Step back in time with Saint Louis Art Museum for SLAM

Stray Rescue of St. Louis invites you to its 18th

Modern – a mid-century-modern-motivated fundraiser,

annual Hope for the Holidays Gala on Fri., Dec. 4,

inspired by its fall exhibition, “St. Louis Modern.” On Sat.,

from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at The Chase Park Plaza’s

Dec. 5, from 7 to 11 p.m., the mood will be mod. So put on your

Khorassan Room. Visit the website for details, and

glad rags to dine, drink, mingle and dance in swank style!

RSVP by Sun., Nov. 29.

One Fine Arts Drive, 314-655-5235, s lam.org/slammodern

strayrescue.org

It's one of the best decisions I've ever made! Residents of the Brentmoor Retirement Communities and their families have become accustomed to a second-to-none level of service. Sisters, Betty Levy and Lorraine Rothman, can attest to the large, comfortable apartments; excellent food service; gracious living and recreation areas; active social calendars; day-in, day-out security and safety. Plus a host of amenities and services.

Setting the Standard in Independent & Assisted Living 8600 Delmar Blvd. ∙ St. Louis, MO 63124 ∙ 314.994.2142 ∙ brentmoor.com OPERA MOTivA PRESENTS

An Evening of Opera

An unforgettable evening filled with some of opera’s most exciting arias, duets and trios, including lakme’s Flower Duet and a special arrangement of Somewhere from West Side Story.

The Dude Children Childr

Friday, November 13 @ 7:30 p.m. The Sheldon concert Hall

3648 Washington Boulevard, St. louis 63108 SOPRANO

Benefit for The Epilepsy Foundation of Missouri & kansas

Kathryn Favazza

MEZZO-SOPRANO Sara Murphy

TENOR

John Tiranno

with Sandra Geary on piano

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